What is the cheapest way to get from California to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from California to Lafayette is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from California to Lafayette is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between California and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from California to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Lafayette via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from California to Lafayette?

The distance between California and Lafayette is 403 miles. The road distance is 368.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from California to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from California to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Lafayette bus from?

California to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Lafayette train from?

California to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Lafayette?

The best way to get from California to Lafayette is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the California to Lafayette bus arrive?

California to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the California to Lafayette train arrive?

California to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from California to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Lafayette is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from California to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 371+ hotels available in Lafayette.

California to Lafayette - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 6m
$61–115
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
12h 28m
$153–312
Drive 366.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lafayettecar 366.3 mi
6h 3m
$67–97
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
9h 58m
$74–120

California to Lafayette by bus and subway

28Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.5 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lafayette, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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