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

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Lake Charles is to taxi which costs $22 - $26 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ruston and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at Lake Charles via Shreveport Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Ruston to Lake Charles?

The distance between Ruston and Lake Charles is 448 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruston to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $70 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Ruston to Lake Charles, including transfers.

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

Ruston to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.

Where does the Ruston to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Ruston to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ruston to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Lake Charles is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Ruston to Lake Charles.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 138+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Ruston to Lake Charles - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ruston to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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 Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
10h 20m
$73–210
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Ruston to Lake Charles189.8 mi
3h 35m
$22–26
Bus, train via Jackson
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles
14h 2m
$94–227
Drive 189.8 mi
1. Drive from Ruston to Lake Charles189.8 mi
3h 35m
$35–50
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)MLU - LCH
6h 14m
$116–449
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Longview to Houston
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
13h 2m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US1170s
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake CharlesSunset Limited
14h 30m
$77–197
Bus to Shreveport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)SHV - LCH
6h 49m
$83–378
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)AEX - LCH
7h 50m
$108–409

Ruston to Lake Charles by bus

6Weekly Buses

10h 20mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.2 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

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 10h 20m.

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