Find coaches from Houston, US to Lake Charles

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Next departures from Houston to Lake Charles on 5 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Lake Charles, LACheapestFastest
FlixBus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Lake Charles, LANo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Lake Charles, LANo tags
FlixBus
Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Lake Charles, LANo tags
FlixBus
Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Lake Charles, LANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Lake Charles

Bus
Average priceUS$28 - US$66Average duration2h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$30 - US$70Average duration3h 19m
19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2h 30mAverage duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33
Average bus trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance139 miles
Latest bus departure14:10

Houston to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Lake Charles

  1. How far is Lake Charles from Houston by coach?

    The distance between Houston and Lake Charles by coach is approximately 133 miles (214 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Lake Charles from Houston without a car?

    You can travel to Lake Charles from Houston by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
30/08
US$23
31/08
US$23
Today
US$26
02/09
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03/09
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04/09
US$27
05/09
US$22
06/09
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on 6 Sept 2025 with a price of US$21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Lake Charles as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21, which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to Lake Charles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Lake Charles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Lake Charles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Lake Charles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Lake Charles to Houston, US

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Train from Houston, US to Lake Charles

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