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How to get fromJefferson City to Lafayetteby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Lafayette by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane COU - LFT
    5h 39m
    $173–530

  2. Drive 681.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Lafayettecar car 681.4 mi
    12h 51m
    $125–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    23h 58m
    $156–323

  4. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 50m
    $287–629

  5. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane COU - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    8h 19m
    $213–580

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    25h 18m
    $152–306

Jefferson City to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Lafayette Transit System via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 25h 18m.

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