Bus Tickets from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles

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from US$38
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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:13 PM CDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Lake Charles

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$49Average Duration1h 5m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$19 - US$31Average Duration1h 31m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lafayette to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 hour 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1h 31mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lafayette to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:10am
Distance110 km
Latest bus departure7:25pm

Lafayette to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lafayette, LA - Lake Charles

  1. How far is Lafayette from Lake Charles?

    The distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is around 116 km (72 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in 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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US$30
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US$32
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US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette to Lake Charles was searched and found on Jul 7, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Lafayette to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2025-07-09.

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Did you know?

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