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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Mobile to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from Mobile to Lake Charles usually takes around 7 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 19m |
| Cheapest price | $35.99 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Mobile to Lake Charles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mobile 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 | 7h 13m | $43.96 |
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 Mobile to Lake Charles every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lake Charles usually start from $36.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 310 miles from Mobile to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 19 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00am. To see the times for all buses from Mobile to Lake Charles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Mobile to Lake Charles. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Mobile to Lake Charles; ticket prices start at $86.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mobile?
Main departure station: Bus Terminal - 2545 Government Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Mobile.
All bus stations in Mobile:
Bus Terminal - 2545 Government Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Charles?
Main arrival station: Lk Charles, LA
All buses from Mobile arrive at one main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
Lk Charles, LA
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