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How to get fromGrand Isle to Lafayetteby car, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Isle to Lafayette by car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Isle to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminalcar car
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    5h 38m
    $64–128

  2. Drive 171 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Isle to Lafayettecar car 171 mi
    3h 16m
    $32–46

  3. Drive, bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Drive from Grand Isle to New Orleans Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    5h 39m
    $39–67

  4. Drive to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Grand Isle to New-Orleans-Airport-MSYcar car
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MSY - LFT
    5h 28m
    $103–468

  5. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Grand Isle to Long Leaf @ Maxcar car
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    7h 27m
    $42–72

  6. Drive to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Isle to New-Orleans-Airport-MSYcar car
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSY - LCH
    3. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    7h 54m
    $138–518

  7. Drive, train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Grand Isle to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminalcar car
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GPT - LFT
    8h 14m
    $146–565

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Grand Isle, LA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Isle to Lafayette. However, you can drive to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Isle to Lafayette Transit System via New Orleans Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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