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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Lake Charles to Hope. Traveling by bus from Lake Charles to Hope usually takes around 17 hours, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 37.8 minutes.
| Distance | 239 mi (384 km) |
| Shortest duration | 16h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $116.68 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Lake Charles to Hope?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Lake Charles to Hope that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 15h 41m | $116.68 |
| Tornado Bus | 4 | 17h 15m | $116.68 |
El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a Lake Charles to Hope trip is $117 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 15 hours and 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours to cover the 384 kilometers from Lake Charles to Hope. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 37.8 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Lake Charles to Hope, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Lake Charles to Hope every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Lake Charles to Hope without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Lake Charles to Hope; ticket prices start at $144.13.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lake Charles?
Main departure station: 804 N Lakeshore Dr
Most buses depart from the main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
804 N Lakeshore Dr
Where does the bus arrive in Hope?
Main arrival station: 1615 N Hervey St
All buses from Lake Charles arrive at one main station in Hope.
Bus stations in Hope:
1615 N Hervey St
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