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Lake Charles to West Memphis bus

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Lake Charles - West Memphis Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 6 intercity buses per day from Lake Charles to West Memphis. Traveling by bus from Lake Charles to West Memphis usually takes around 22 hours, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 1.2 minutes.

Distance383 mi (616 km)
Shortest duration20h 0m
Cheapest price€78.55
Most frequent serviceTornado Bus
Bus lines2

What bus companies travel from Lake Charles to West Memphis?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Lake Charles to West Memphis that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
El Expreso Bus222h 38m€78.55
Tornado Bus421h 41m€78.55
  • 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 West Memphis trip is €79 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 22 hours and 38 minutes.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 22 hours to cover the 616 kilometers from Lake Charles to West Memphis. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 1.2 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.

"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00am. To see the times for all buses from Lake Charles to West Memphis, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Lake Charles to West Memphis every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

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 West Memphis?

Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station

All buses from Lake Charles arrive at one main station in West Memphis.

Bus stations in West Memphis:

  • Tornado Bus Station

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