What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Opelousas?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Opelousas is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Opelousas?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Opelousas is to line 102 bus and fly and taxi which takes 3h 23m and costs $50 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Opelousas?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Opelousas. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Lafayette via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Opelousas?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Opelousas station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Houston to Opelousas?

The distance between Houston and Opelousas is 239 miles. The road distance is 222.8 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Opelousas without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Opelousas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Opelousas?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Houston to Opelousas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Opelousas bus from?

Houston to Opelousas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Opelousas train from?

Houston to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train or bus from Houston to Opelousas?

The best way to get from Houston to Opelousas is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Houston to Opelousas bus arrive?

Houston to Opelousas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette station.

Where does the Houston to Opelousas train arrive?

Houston to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Opelousas?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Opelousas is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Houston to Opelousas.

Where can I stay near Opelousas?

There are 14+ hotels available in Opelousas.

Houston to Opelousas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 102 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Opelousas by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
4h 8m
$41–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 26m
$69–141
Drive 221.5 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Opelousascar 221.5 mi
4h 1m
$41–59
Line 102 bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
3. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi
3h 23m
$54–327
Bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayettebus Houston
5h 34m
$72–95

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Lafayette 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 2m.

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