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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Austin South Congress | Lake Charles (City Point) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Lake Charles (City Point) | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Lake Charles (City Point) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Austin | Lake Charles (City Point) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Lake Charles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Austin and Lake Charles?
Stops in Austin
- A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA - B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA - C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA - D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, 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
Compare bus companies
Based on 11399 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $75
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles by bus
How far is Austin from Lake Charles?
The distance covered from Austin to Lake Charles is 436 km (270 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Lake Charles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Austin, 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.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $87To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $87 to $120 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-11-26.
What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Lake Charles?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
