Bus from St. Louis to Lake Charles: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Lake Charles on December 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Gateway Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Gateway Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Gateway Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Gateway Station
Lake Charles, LA Bus StopNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
604 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$168 - $270Average Duration1d 3h
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$387 - $387Average Duration1d 19h
88kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Lake Charles by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Lake Charles start from $168. The average price for this route is around $173. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Lake Charles is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 604 miles (974 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Lake Charles route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Lake Charles at 4:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Lake Charles generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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