There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Charlottesville (CHO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CHO - LFT
5h 17m$134–492Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
29h 44m$383–786Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
30h 1m$186–351Drive 1,047.5 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Lafayettecar 1,047.5 mi
18h 16m$192–277
Charlottesville to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 30h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via Charlottesville, Charlotte Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Lafayette is 965 miles. The road distance is 1053.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette without a car is to train which takes 29h 44m and costs $380 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 29h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 30h 1m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 29h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Charlottesville to Lafayette Regional Airport via New York La Guardia, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Lafayette Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Lafayette is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 5:12 PM in Charlottesville and 4:12 PM in Lafayette.
Charlottesville to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Lafayette is 1054 miles. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Charlottesville to Lafayette.
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