What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Lake Charles?

The distance separating Atlanta and Lake Charles is 571 miles (921 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Lake Charles start their journey at Atlanta Airport and wind up at Lake Charles Greyhound. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Atlanta to Lake Charles from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Atlanta to Lake Charles on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h 30m	4:10pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	23h	5:40pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	23h	5:40pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 50m	4:10pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	18h 20m	5:40pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta 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 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

18h 25mAverage Duration

570 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $169	Average Duration18h 25m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $653	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 Atlanta and Lake Charles?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Lake Charles by bus

What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Lake Charles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$83

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$82

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Lake Charles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $82 to $84 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-17.