LA → TX · about 133 miles
Lake Charles to Houston bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 27 direct buses and trains a week from Lake Charles to Houston. The fastest takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:30 AM and the last at 8:25 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 27
- Fastest trip
- 2h 25m
- First departure
- 8:30 AM
- Last departure
- 8:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 11:20 AM | 2h 50m | Daily | Lake Charles (City Point) to Houston Bus Station Greyhound | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 12:00 PM | 2h 25m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Lake Charles (City Point) to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 6:18 PM | 4h 23m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Lake Charles to Houston | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2h 30m | Daily except Tue | Lake Charles (City Point) to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:25 PM | 10:55 PM | 2h 30m | Daily except Sat | Lake Charles (City Point) to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lake Charles
Where buses and trains stop in Houston
Return trip: Houston to Lake Charles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Lake Charles to Houston?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Lake Charles to Houston?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:25 PM (Daily except Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Lake Charles to Houston?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Lake Charles?
Buses and trains to Houston leave from Lake Charles Amtrak station and Lake Charles (City Point).