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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Lake Charles, LA on Mon, Dec 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 518 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 16 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €192.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€64 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €220 Average price |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA buses for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1:30 PM San Antonio, TX | 8h10 | 9:40 PM Lake Charles, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 19:00 |
FAQs: Bus from San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA
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