How far is Lafayette from Lake Charles?

The distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is around 116 km (72 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

Bus Lafayette to Lake Charles from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lafayette to Lake Charles on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	55m	7:40pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	55m	7:40pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:20am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1h	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1h	4:10pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1hAverage Duration

113 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $46	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $44	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Lake Charles?

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles by bus

How far is Lafayette from Lake Charles?
The distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is around 116 km (72 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lafayette to Lake Charles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$23

11-10

$31

Today

$30

11-12

$28

11-13

No data

11-14

No data

11-15

No data

11-16

No data

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $41 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-12.