Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles

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Next departures for Washington to Lake Charles on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Lake Charles (City Point)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Lake Charles (City Point)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Lake Charles (City Point)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Lake Charles (City Point)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Lake Charles (City Point)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lake Charles

Bus
Average PriceUS$109 - US$269Average Duration1d 11h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$285 - US$1,360Average Duration1d 20h
161kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
US$109Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$168
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:40am
Distance1760 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Washington to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Lake Charles

  1. How far is Washington from Lake Charles?

    Washington and Lake Charles are 1766 km (1095 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to 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$127
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US$149
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of US$127

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

You can expect to pay from US$127 to US$149 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$149 which is on 2025-10-16.

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 Lake Charles to Washington, DC, US

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles

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