What is the distance between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge?

Lake Charles and Baton Rouge are 124 miles (200 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Baton Rouge from Lake Charles, chances are that your bus will depart from Lake Charles Greyhound and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lake Charles to Baton Rouge from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lake Charles to Baton Rouge on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2h	7:35pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2h	4:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	1h 50m	11:40am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	1h 50m	1:10pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2h 5m	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Get from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2hAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 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.

Greyhound Lake Charles Baton Rouge recent customer reviews

After the ticket purchase, the staff was very aggressive and negative

Terry H.

April 13, 2019

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

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Baton Rouge

A - Greyhound Station

B - LSU Chevron Station

C - La Tiendita

D - Albertson's College Drive

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge by bus

What is the distance between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$21

11/15

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Today

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11/17

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11/18

$23

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $21

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 Baton Rouge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $23 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-18.