What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to Atlanta?

The distance between the two cities is 571 miles (921 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Charles to Atlanta?

The majority of buses traveling from Lake Charles to Atlanta start their journey at Lake Charles Greyhound and wind up at Atlanta Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park and Six Flags Over Georgia.

Bus Lake Charles to Atlanta from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lake Charles to Atlanta on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	19h 5m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	19h 5m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:00am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	17h 45m	8:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:50pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	13h 35m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:00am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	17h 45m	8:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Atlanta

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

571 milesDistance

84kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $173	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $103	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Atlanta?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Atlanta, GA by bus

What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to Atlanta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Charles to Atlanta?
What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/13

$103

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$109

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $111 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-11-15.