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The Department of Public Works Transit Division provides bus transportation for residents within the City of Lake Charles. There are currently five (5) fixed routes operating within the City. Bus service is provided Monday through Friday from 5:45 A.M. through 5:45 P.M. (except on City holidays), Routes 1-4 depart the Amtrak Train Terminal located at 100 N. Ryan Street, every 45 minutes after the hour. Route 5 departs the Prien Lake Mall every 20 minutes after the hour.
 
NOTE-The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services offers transit services to residents outside the city limits. The Calcasieu Parish Public Transit (CPPT) system is operated to the public on a response driven system. For current hours of operation you may call (337) 721-4020.
 
 
Para Transit Service
 
The city of Lake Charles Para Transit Service offers a special mode of transportation to disabled persons who have met Federal eligibility guidelines. The Transit System is equipped with vans with wheelchair access and can transport passengers from origin to destination, such as hospital clinics, doctor's offices, medical centers, grocery stores, pharmacies and more.
 
The Para Transit's hours of operation are 5:45 A.M. to 5:45 P.M. Monday through Friday, except on City holidays. The fare is $1.00 per trip or $2.00 per round trip. Eligible passengers should call (337) 491-1267 one day in advance to schedule appointments.
 
 
4331 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, La 70615
 
Individuals with ADA concerns or comments may contact the ADA at:
 
Federal Transit
Administration at 1-888-446-4511
website
http://www.fta.dot.gov
 
 
 
Transit Route Map(Click Here)
These routes will be modified when the Transit Facility is complete.
 
 
Transit Stop locations (Click Here)
 
 
Para-Transit Application (Click Here)
This is the current application for Para-transit services updated as of June 2010. Applications printed prior to this date are no longer valid. Please verify that you have the proper application prior to completing and submitting it.
 
Trolley Schedule
 
Route 1 (Kirkman/University): Monday
Route 2 (Simmons/Prater): Tuesday
Route 3 (Mill/Sowela): Wednesday
Route 4 (Oak Park/Power Center): Thursday
Route 5 (Prien Mall/Nelson): Friday
 
(In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the trolley may not run as scheduled.)  
 
Bikes on Buses

 
You will find our Gillig buses are equipped with bike racks located on the front exterior of the buses. The rack holds up to two single seated, two-wheeled, non-motorized bicycles. Cyclists secure their bicycles independently of one another.

 

Regular fares apply for each passenger. Your bike rides for FREE!!!!!

Bus Fares

Full Fare- 1.00
One way trip on any fixed route
 
Special Rates
Requires proper identification and must apply at the Transit office
  • Seniors- .50 (Persons age 65 or older)  
  • Disabled Citizens- .25
  • Student Rates- .50
  • Authorized Persons of Medicare Services- .50
Children under 3 years-FREE
Transfers between routes-FREE
  • Transfers will be issued upon request when fare is paid
  • Transfers are valid for one continuous trip
  • Transfers are not valid for stopovers

Please have exact change for fares; operators do not carry change, and all fares are to be paid into the fare box upon boarding

Bus Stops
Buses stop only at designated bus stops. Drivers do not deviate from their routes unless there is a safety issue.
 
Download and print the new City of Lake Charles Transit Brochure
 
 
 
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
 
 
The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 abd related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activites. The City operates without regard to race, color, national origin, income, gender, age, and disability. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The City's Title VI Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491-1440, the Mayor's Actions Line at (337) 491-1346, contact the appropriate Department Head, or see the City of Lake Charles' website at www.cityoflakecharles.com.