How far is Lake Charles from Austin?

The distance between the two cities is 270 miles (436 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Charles to Austin?

Most of the buses traveling from Lake Charles to Austin leave from Lake Charles Greyhound and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lake Charles to Austin from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Austin on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	10h 45m	7:15pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	10h 15m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	11h	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Lake Charles (City Point)	11h 5m	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	11h 20m	8:55pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Lake Charles to Austin on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	8h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	7h 20m	4:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	7h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Get from Lake Charles to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

268 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Austin?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Austin, TX, US by bus

How far is Lake Charles from Austin?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

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11/17

$46

Today

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11/19

$90

11/20

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11/22

$60

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $91 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-22.