There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane LCH - SHV
3h 54m$56–323Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Charles to Shreveportcar 183.2 mi
3h 50m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
8h 15m$55–112Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
10h 6m$96–199
Lake Charles to Shreveport by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Shreveport station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Shreveport is 180 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Shreveport is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.
Lake Charles to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Shreveport is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lake Charles to Shreveport.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Shreveport (SHV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Shreveport Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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