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Houston to Lafayette trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Houston and Lafayette takes 5h 2m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Houston 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.

5h 2m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Houston to Lafayette train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Houston and Lafayette. The service departs Houston at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lafayette at 17:12:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 2m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 2m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 2m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston to Lafayette? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 2m.

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