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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Lake Charles to Wharton. Traveling by bus from Lake Charles to Wharton usually takes around 9 hours, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 184 mi (297 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $84.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lake Charles to Wharton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lake Charles to Wharton. 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 | 9h 11m | $92.25 |
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 Lake Charles to Wharton every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Wharton usually start from $84.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours to cover the 184 miles from Lake Charles to Wharton. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 25 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 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lake Charles to Wharton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lake Charles?
Main departure station: 1825 I-10
Most buses depart from the main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
1825 I-10
Where does the bus arrive in Wharton?
Main arrival station: Freddie's
All buses from Lake Charles arrive at one main station in Wharton.
All bus stations in Wharton:
Freddie's
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