What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to Lafayette?

The distance separating Lake Charles and Lafayette is 72 miles (116 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lake Charles to Lafayette start their journey at Lake Charles Greyhound and wind up at TA Travel Center - Lafayette. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Lake Charles to Lafayette from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Lafayette on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1h 15m	10:25pm	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Lake Charles (City Point)	55m	11:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	55m	12:45pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1h	8:45pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:52 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

70 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $36	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $27	Average Duration1h 43m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Lafayette?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA by bus

What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to Lafayette?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$14

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$15

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

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 Lafayette, LA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $29 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.