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How to get fromAtlanta to Opelousasby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Opelousas by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ATL - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $88–436

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus Atlanta
    11h 2m
    $114–156

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    17h 52m
    $228–446

  4. Drive 582.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Opelousascar car 582.2 mi
    9h 37m
    $107–154

  5. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane ATL - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Opelousasbus bus
    5h 34m
    $122–482

  6. Bus via Baton Rouge (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    12h 25m
    $103–184

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    18h 44m
    $211–406

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

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Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Atlanta to Lafayette once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Opelousas via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Lafayette Amtrak Station in around 17h 52m.

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