There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Lafayette by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CLT - LFT
3h 52m$108–505Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus Atlanta
17h 28m$165–315Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
23h 41m$292–610Drive 821.4 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Lafayettecar 821.4 mi
13h 42m$150–217Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602
21h$132–260
Charlotte to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from College St & 6th St and arriving at Lafayette via Charlotte, Shallowford Rd @ New Peachtree and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Charlotte and Lafayette is 744 miles. The road distance is 826.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 17h 28m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Charlotte to Lafayette, including transfers.
Charlotte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Charlotte station.
Charlotte to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 17h 28m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & 6th St to Lafayette via Tryon St & Dorton St, Charlotte, Atlanta, Shallowford Rd @ New Peachtree, Doraville Station - Bay F, and Atlanta in around 17h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Charlotte to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Atlanta station.
Lafayette is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 7:30 PM in Charlotte and 6:30 PM in Lafayette.
Charlotte to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Lafayette is 826 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Charlotte to Lafayette.
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