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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Lake Charles (City Point) | Saint Louis (Lambert Field) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Lake Charles (City Point) | Gateway Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:16 PM CST.
Get from Lake Charles to St. Louis
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and St. Louis?
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lake Charles to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lake Charles to St. Louis start from $166. The average price for this route is around $261. 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 St. Louis?
The average bus travel time from Lake Charles to St. Louis is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 982 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Lake Charles to St. Louis route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Lake Charles to St. Louis at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Lake Charles to St. Louis generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
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 12162 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lake Charles to St. Louis?
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to St. Louis was searched and found on Feb 13, 2026 with a price of $156To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lake Charles to St. Louis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $156 to $188 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2026-02-13.
Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
