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How to get fromDetroit to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DTW - LFT
    6h 41m
    $133–615

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus Atlanta
    27h 3m
    $213–350

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 12m
    $424–934

  4. Drive 1,132.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lafayettecar car 1,132.1 mi
    20h 15m
    $207–299

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    32h 40m
    $205–397

Detroit to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration30h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lafayette via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 27h 3m.

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