The train between Raleigh and Lafayette takes 42h 9m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Raleigh 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.
Trains run twice a week between Raleigh and Lafayette. The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Lafayette at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Greensboro and take an average of 42h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Lafayette station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 9m.
Raleigh to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Raleigh and Lafayette is 1,390.3 km. The road distance is 1,759 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 28h 37m.
