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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Houston, TX for Lake Charles, LA on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus7:30 AM2h30Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:00 AMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$401One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM2h30Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX9:05 PMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$401One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:00 AM2h30Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX11:30 AMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM2h30Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:00 AMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM2h30Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX11:30 AMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$411One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 PM2h30Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX9:05 PMLake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $481 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA:
A bus is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA costing on average $42 (€35).
A bus is $440 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA costing on average $481 (€394).
Other travel options to Lake Charles, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about -1h -27m sooner (2h 37m by bus vs 2h 10m by car) and save roughly $-11.62 (€-9.51) compared to fuel and tolls ($41 (€34) vs $30 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Lake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:35 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2h30 | 9:05 PM Lake Charles, S Martin Luther King Hwy (Lennys Grill & Subs), LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA
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Buses from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LAYou can travel by bus between Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lake Charles, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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