What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to Los Angeles?

Lake Charles and Los Angeles are 1483 miles (2391 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lake Charles to Los Angeles start their journey at Lake Charles Greyhound and wind up at UCLA. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Disneyland, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Rose Bowl Loop, Venice Beach and Norton Simon Museum.

Bus Lake Charles to Los Angeles from $177 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lake Charles to Los Angeles on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:30pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2d 2h	5:20pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2d	3:15pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:35pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	1d 23h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2d 7h	10:50pm	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:35pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	2d 2h	5:44pm	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

1481 milesDistance

217kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$175 - $447	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$214 - $282	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 217kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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 Lake Charles and Los Angeles?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $177

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

You can expect to pay from $177 to $345 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $177 which is on 2025-11-20.