What is the distance between Dallas and Lake Charles?

The distance separating Dallas and Lake Charles is 276 miles (444 km).

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

If you're headed to Lake Charles from Dallas, chances are that your bus will leave from Dallas Bus Station and arrive at Lake Charles Greyhound. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Dallas to Lake Charles from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Dallas to Lake Charles on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Dallas Market Center	9h 35m	4:30pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	9h 15m	4:30pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	12:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	13h 40m	1:55am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	12:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	13h 40m	1:55am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	4:25pm	Dallas Market Center	9h 30m	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 11 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 45mAverage Duration

275 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $160	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $593	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Dallas and Lake Charles?

Stops in Dallas

A - Dallas Bus Station

B - Jefferson Bd

C - Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

D - Westmoreland Greyhound Station

E - N. Olive Street

F - Tornado Bus I-30

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

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

What is the distance between Dallas and Lake Charles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dallas 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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$111

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$111

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The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $139 for a bus ticket from Dallas, TX to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-15.