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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Refugio to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from Refugio to Lake Charles usually takes around 6 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 278 mi (448 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $105.53 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Refugio to Lake Charles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Refugio to Lake Charles. El Expreso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 6h 40m | $105.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 278 miles from Refugio to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 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 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Refugio 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 Refugio?
Main departure station: 511 N Alamo St
Most buses depart from the main station in Refugio.
All bus stations in Refugio:
511 N Alamo St
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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