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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Odessa to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from Odessa to Lake Charles usually takes around 20 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 553 mi (890 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $196.05 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Odessa to Lake Charles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Odessa to Lake Charles. Tornado Bus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 20h 42m | $196.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 553 miles from Odessa to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 15 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 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00am. To see the times for all buses from Odessa to Lake Charles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Odessa?
Main departure station: 1350 S County Rd W
Most buses depart from the main station in Odessa.
All bus stations in Odessa:
1350 S County Rd W
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Charles?
Buses arrive in Lake Charles at 0 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
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