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Today29 Aug
from US$186
Tomorrow30 Aug
Sun31 Aug
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Lake Charles

Bus
Average priceUS$158 - US$158Average duration19h 15m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$269 - US$269Average duration1d 19h
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
19h 15mAverage duration
US$158Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$158
Average bus trip duration19h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure16:00
Distance603 miles

St. Louis to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Lake Charles

  1. How far is Lake Charles from St. Louis by coach?

    The distance between St. Louis and Lake Charles by coach is approximately 605 miles (976 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Lake Charles from St. Louis without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Lake Charles was searched and found on 29 Aug 2025 with a price of US$179

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between St. Louis and Lake Charles!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from St. Louis to Lake Charles.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Lake Charles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Lake Charles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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 that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Lake Charles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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