There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Ville Platte by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus FlixBus N2211
- Take the taxi from Lafayette to Ville Plattetaxi
1h 51m$23–32Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Ville Plattetaxi 77.9 mi
1h 41m$11–13Train, taxi
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ville Plattetaxi
2h 36m$35–62Drive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Ville Plattecar 77.9 mi
1h 41m$15–21Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Opelousasbus Greyhound US1170s
3h 8m$26–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Ville Platte is to taxi which costs $11 - $13 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Ville Platte is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Ville Platte. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Opelousas via Lafayette Transit System. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Ville Platte is 113 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Ville Platte without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 51m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Lake Charles to Ville Platte, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Ville Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Ville Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Ville Platte is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Lake Charles to Ville Platte.
There are two+ hotels available in Ville Platte.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Ville Platte, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Ville Platte via Lafayette Transit System and Opelousas in around 3h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $11–13
Power Electric Taxi
- Phone
- +1-337-534-0188
Power Electric Taxi
- Phone
- +1-337-534-0188
$10 Taxi Cab of Lake Charles
- Phone
- +1-337-990-5573
- Website
- 10taxicab.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide








