City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

 

 

The Department of Public Works Transit Division provides bus transportation for residents within the City of Lake Charles.  There are currently four (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.

 

 

 

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 destination 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.

 

To be eligible for this service your physician must complete and sign the 2nd and 3rd pages of the application. Click here to view and print application. Then mail the application to the address below.

 

4331 East Broad Street

Lake Charles, La 70615 

 

Transit Route Map (Click Here)

These routes are currently in the process of being updated due to the relocation of the Transit Transfer Point.

 

 

 

Full Fare- 1.00

Special Rates-.50

Children under 3 years-FREE

Transfers between routes-FREE

 

 

Buses stop only at designated bus stops.  Drivers do not deviate from their routes unless there is a safety issue.