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Opelika to Lake Charles Bus Schedule
Bus from Opelika to Lake Charles: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Opelika to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from Opelika to Lake Charles usually takes around 15 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 491 mi (791 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $84.99 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Opelika to Lake Charles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Opelika to Lake Charles. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 15h 37m | $93.83 |
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 2 bus trips from Opelika to Lake Charles every day, with the average journey taking around 15 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lake Charles usually start from $85.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Opelika to Lake Charles
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 491 miles from Opelika to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 55 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Opelika to Lake Charles for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Opelika to Lake Charles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Opelika?
Main departure station: 4th St Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Opelika.
All bus stations in Opelika:
4th St Station
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Charles?
Main arrival station: Lk Charles, LA
All buses from Opelika arrive at one main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
Lk Charles, LA
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