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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Downtown Austin | Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Austin South Congress | Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Downtown Austin | Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Lake CharlesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $59To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles, as early as possible.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Austin to Lake Charles but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to Lake Charles, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to Lake Charles.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to Lake Charles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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