What is the travel distance from Houston to Lake Charles?

The distance between Houston and Lake Charles is around 214 km (133 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Lake Charles?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

Bus Houston to Lake Charles from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	11:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	2h 30m	9:05pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 25m	7:30pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 30m	11:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 50m	9:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston 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 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

216 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $70	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $84	Average Duration3h 19m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87385 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Greyhound Houston Lake Charles recent customer reviews

Horrible customer service slow just trash

Renatta C.

February 10, 2022

Hard working people to keep you safe

Elizabeth M.

June 20, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Lake Charles?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, 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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Lake Charles by bus

What is the travel distance from Houston to Lake Charles?
The distance between Houston and Lake Charles is around 214 km (133 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Lake Charles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, 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.

Best price found

11-18

$39

11-19

$45

Today

$48

11-21

$42

11-22

$43

11-23

$42

11-24

$45

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $55 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.