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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Lake Charles to Richmond. Traveling by bus from Lake Charles to Richmond usually takes around 31 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 28 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 1035 mi (1665 km) |
Shortest duration | 28h 10m |
Cheapest price | €172.79 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lake Charles to Richmond?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lake Charles to Richmond. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 3 | 1d 7h 2m | €224.74 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Lake Charles to Richmond every day, with the average journey taking around 31 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Richmond usually start from €173.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 31 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 1665 kilometers from Lake Charles to Richmond. However, the fastest bus only takes 28 hours and 10 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 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lake Charles to Richmond, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Lake Charles to Richmond 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.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Lake Charles to Richmond; ticket prices start at €177.17.
City Information
Richmond
As one of the most historically significant cities in the U.S., Richmond is a top-tier destination for not just fans of history but also culturally-inclined travelers. The premier tourist attraction of the city is the Virginia State Capitol, which features a unique architecture partially designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. For those who want to enjoy a cultural experience, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is worth checking out, as it houses five exquisitely beautiful Fabergé eggs, along with works by Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir. If you wish to retreat from the concrete jungle, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a great alternative.
Richmond’s diverse community has had a huge influence on its food scene. Croaker's Spot is a famous restaurant that serves some of the best seafood around. Richmond is also the home to a burgeoning craft beer scene, and there are as many as 30 brands in the city. Some of the local favorites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.
Richmond is a major hub for bus travel, and visitors can catch buses that go to cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Raleigh on a daily basis. The city boasts two Amtrak train stations that provide regular service to Washington, D.C., New York City and beyond. The principal one is the Main Street Station, which is located right in the heart of downtown Richmond. The main airport is the Richmond International Airport, 7 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lake Charles?
Main departure station: Lk Charles, LA
Most buses depart from the main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
Lk Charles, LA
Where does the bus arrive in Richmond?
Main arrival station: 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Richmond.
Bus stations in Richmond:
2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
900 W. Leigh St
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