TX → LA · about 133 miles
Houston to Lake Charles bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 27 direct buses and trains a week from Houston to Lake Charles. The fastest takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:30 AM and the last at 6:35 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 27
- Fastest trip
- 2h 25m
- First departure
- 7:30 AM
- Last departure
- 6:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 2h 30m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 2h 30m | Daily except Sat | Downtown Houston to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:10 PM | 3:29 PM | 3h 19m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Houston to Lake Charles | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 8:10 PM | 2h 25m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 9:05 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Lake Charles (City Point) | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in Lake Charles The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Houston
Where buses and trains stop in Lake Charles
Return trip: Lake Charles to Houston
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Houston to Lake Charles?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Houston to Lake Charles?
The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM (Daily except Tue) and the last at 6:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Houston to Lake Charles?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Houston?
Buses and trains to Lake Charles leave from Houston Amtrak station, Downtown Houston and Houston Bus Station Greyhound.