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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lake Charles.

Bus
Average Price$165 - $302Average Duration1d 20h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$437 - $499Average Duration1d 20h
161kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$165Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$246
Average bus trip duration1d 20h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:35am
Distance1093 miles (1762 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Washington to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Lake Charles

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Lake Charles!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington 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 Washington to Lake Charles.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Lake Charles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles

You can also go to Lake Charles by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles

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