What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Lake Charles is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $55 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Lake Charles via Smith St @ Dallas St and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Austin to Lake Charles?

The distance between Austin and Lake Charles is 308 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $140 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Austin to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Lake Charles bus from?

Austin to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Austin to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $140 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Austin to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Austin to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Lake Charles is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Austin to Lake Charles.

How do I get a bus ticket from Austin to Lake Charles?

Book your Austin to Lake Charles bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 142+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Austin to Lake Charles - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
6h 16m
$145–177
Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
6h 40m
$36–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
7h 18m
$158–223
Drive 304.5 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Lake Charlescar 304.5 mi
5h 10m
$56–81
Fly
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane AUS - LCH
4h 52m
$57–345
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 904 Dallas St - Houstonbus Austin / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus Houston
7h 7m
$76–206

Austin to Lake Charles by bus

5Weekly Buses

6h 16mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Lake Charles via Hyatt Regency Houston, Smith St @ Dallas St, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, and Downtown Houston in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day.

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