There are 4 ways to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 35m$57–112Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shreveport to Lake Charlescar 184 mi
3h 51m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SHV - LCH
5h 28m$60–318Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus Houston
10h$91–148
Shreveport to Lake Charles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shreveport station to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Shreveport Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Shreveport and Lake Charles is 377 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Shreveport to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Shreveport Bus Station.
The best way to get from Shreveport to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 28m.
Shreveport to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shreveport to Lake Charles is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Shreveport to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Shreveport, LA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lake Charles via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Shreveport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Shreveport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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 Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston 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 Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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