How far is Lake Charles from Washington?

Lake Charles and Washington are 1095 miles (1766 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lake Charles to Washington leave from Lake Charles Greyhound and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, United States Botanic Garden, Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court and The White House.

Bus Lake Charles to Washington from $235 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 10h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 7h	5:45am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 10h	11:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 12h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 15h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1095 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $235	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$261 - $261	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 161kg CO₂e

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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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Washington?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Washington, DC, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $235

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $235 to $235 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $235 which is on 2025-11-17.