The train between Lafayette and Metairie takes 5h 10m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lafayette to Metairie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Lafayette and Metairie. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lafayette is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Metairie at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Lafayette station and arriving at Metairie station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Lafayette to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Lafayette and Metairie is 181.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
