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How to get fromRuston to Lake Charlesby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, plane or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ruston to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 20m
    $83–225

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ruston to Lake Charlestaxi taxi 189.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $22–26

  3. Bus, train via Jackson

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    14h 2m
    $99–197

  4. Drive 189.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Lake Charlescar car 189.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $35–50

  5. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus bus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MLU - LCH
    9h 10m
    $116–449

  6. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    13h 2m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1170s
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    14h 30m
    $84–157

  8. Bus to Shreveport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SHV - LCH
    7h 26m
    $83–378

Ruston to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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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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