There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SNA - LFT
5h 34m$146–576Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
41h 25m$280–555Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
43h 16m$559–1,312Drive 1,708.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Lafayettecar 1,708.9 mi
27h 40m$312–451
Irvine to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Lafayette is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 16m.
The distance between Irvine and Lafayette is 1543 miles. The road distance is 1718.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 41h 25m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Irvine to Lafayette, including transfers.
Irvine to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Lafayette train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 41h 25m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 43h 16m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Lafayette Transit System via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 41h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Lafayette is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 3:51 PM in Irvine and 5:51 PM in Lafayette.
Irvine to Lafayette train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Lafayette is 1719 miles. It takes approximately 27h 40m to drive from Irvine to Lafayette.
There are 192+ hotels available in Lafayette.