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How to get fromIowa to Lafayetteby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0799
    1h 32m
    $22–34

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Iowa to Lafayettetaxi taxi 61.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $11–13

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    1h 59m
    $33–63

  4. Drive 61.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa to Lafayettecar car 61.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $12–17

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa to Lake Charlestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus Houston
    1h 33m
    $51–73

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  • Distance: 85.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Iowa, LA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System once daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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