The average bus between Metairie and Lafayette takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metairie to Lafayette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Metairie and Lafayette. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metairie is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lafayette at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave. and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Metairie station and arriving at Lafayette station via Lafayette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Metairie to Lafayette bus services, operated by New Orleans RTA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Lafayette bus services, operated by New Orleans RTA, arrive at Lafayette station.
The distance between Metairie and Lafayette is 181.6 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.