How far is Austin from Lake Charles?

About 270 miles (436 km) separate Austin and Lake Charles.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Austin to Lake Charles leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Lake Charles Greyhound. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Austin to Lake Charles from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Austin to Lake Charles on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Downtown Austin	6h 15m	5:15pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	6h	5:15pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Austin South Congress	8h 50m	1:55am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Downtown Austin	8h 30m	1:55am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 10m	1:55am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags

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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 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

272 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $112	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $113	Average Duration20h 39m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Lake Charles?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles by bus

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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $40

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $40 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-19.