Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles

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Next departures for Charlotte to Lake Charles on November 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    		Charlotte Bus Station
    		Lake Charles (City Point)Cheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Charlotte Bus Station
      		Lake Charles (City Point)Fastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Charlotte Bus Station
        		Lake Charles (City Point)No tags

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        Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Lake Charles

        We recommend taking the bus

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        5bus per day
        1d Average Duration
        1279 kmDistance
        32kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$156 - $404Average Duration1d
        32kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$263 - $454Average Duration1d 12h
        117kg CO₂e

        Bus Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

        Average Ticket Price$184
        Average Bus Trip Duration1d
        Number of daily buses5
        Earliest bus departure8:55am
        Distance1278 km
        Latest bus departure10:30pm

        Charlotte to Lake Charles Bus

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        Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Lake Charles

        1. What is the travel distance from Charlotte to Lake Charles?

          The distance covered from Charlotte to Lake Charles is 1285 km (797 miles).

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

          Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

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        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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        $306
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        $199
        11-04
        $194
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        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $194

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

        You can expect to pay from $194 to $306 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $194 which is on 2025-11-04.

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        Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to Lake Charles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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        Did you know?

        The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

        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 Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles?

        busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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