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Ruston to Lake Charles buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ruston and Lake Charles takes 13h 58m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ruston to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 58m
Duration
446 mi
Distance
$97
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Ruston to Lake Charles bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Ruston and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruston is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Lake Charles at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Shreveport Bus Station and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA21h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA8h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ruston to Lake Charles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 445.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ruston to Lake Charles via Shreveport Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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