Bus Tickets from San Antonio, US to Lake Charles

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Next departures for San Antonio to Lake Charles on October 2
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FlixBus + Greyhound
San Antonio Bus Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Antonio Bus Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Antonio Bus Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Antonio Bus Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Lake Charles

Bus
Average PriceUS$41 - US$89Average Duration13h 5m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$68 - US$79Average Duration9h 4m
47kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 9 hours 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 4mAverage Duration
US$68Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance518 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

San Antonio to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Lake Charles

  1. How far is San Antonio from Lake Charles?

    It's about 518 km (321 miles) from San Antonio to Lake Charles.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Antonio to Lake Charles?

    Buses departing from San Antonio Bus Station in San Antonio will take you to Lake Charles Greyhound in Lake Charles.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$33

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Antonio and Lake Charles!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Antonio to Lake Charles.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Antonio to Lake Charles.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Antonio to Lake Charles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Antonio, US by bus?

Bus from Lake Charles to San Antonio, US

You can also go to Lake Charles by train

Train from San Antonio, US to Lake Charles

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