How much is the bus ticket from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lake Charles to Los Angeles start from $238. The average price for this route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Lake Charles to Los Angeles is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2389 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Lake Charles to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Lake Charles to Los Angeles at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles generates an estimated 60 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Lake Charles to Los Angeles from $236 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 14h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 17h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 16h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 2h	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 16h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 17h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 2h	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 16h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 2h	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 17h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 16h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 17h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 2h	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 1h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 7h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 7h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	2d 14h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 16h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $245, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

2388 kmDistance

217kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$238 - $933	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$245 - $555	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 217kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Los Angeles?

Stops in Lake Charles

A
Lake Charles Greyhound
1825 I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
B
Waffle House Lake Charles
804 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,517 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87517 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $244

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lake Charles to Los Angeles, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lake Charles to Los Angeles start from $238. The average price for this route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Lake Charles to Los Angeles is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2389 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Lake Charles to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Lake Charles to Los Angeles at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles generates an estimated 60 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$429

01-27

$333

01-28

$312

01-29

$269

01-30

$248

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $248

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $248 to $429 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $248 which is on 2026-01-30.