What is the travel distance from Houston to Lake Charles?

The distance separating Houston and Lake Charles is 133 miles (214 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Lake Charles start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Lake Charles Greyhound. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Lake Charles from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	11:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	11:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston 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 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $49	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $59	Average Duration3h 19m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Lake Charles?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

Greyhound Houston Lake Charles recent customer reviews

Horrible customer service slow just trash

Renatta C.

February 10, 2022

Hard working people to keep you safe

Elizabeth M.

June 20, 2018

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$31

11/20

$33

Today

$36

11/22

$35

11/23

$29

11/24

$31

11/25

No data

11/26

$37

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $41 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus 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.