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St Louis - Lake Charles Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from St Louis to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from St Louis to Lake Charles usually takes around 33 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 30 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance605 mi (974 km)
Shortest duration30h 30m
Cheapest price$197.33
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
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What bus companies travel from St Louis to Lake Charles?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Louis to Lake Charles. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound31d 9h 24m$219.78
  • 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 3 bus trips from St Louis to Lake Charles every day, with the average journey taking around 33 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lake Charles usually start from $197.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 33 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 605 miles from St Louis to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 hours and 30 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.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from St Louis to Lake Charles.

The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from St Louis to Lake Charles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from St Louis to Lake Charles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Louis to Lake Charles; ticket prices start at $151.00.

City Information

St Louis

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St. Louis, MO - STL-1

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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.

Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.

Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.

The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in St Louis?

Main departure station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St

Most buses depart from the main station in St Louis.

All bus stations in St Louis:

  • Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St

Where does the bus arrive in Lake Charles?

Main arrival station: Lk Charles, LA

All buses from St Louis arrive at one main station in Lake Charles.

All bus stations in Lake Charles:

  • Lk Charles, LA

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