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How to get fromKansas City to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MCI - LFT
    6h 21m
    $121–613

  2. Bus via Shreveport

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    17h 55m
    $162–255

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 26m
    $470–1,023

  4. Drive 726.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Lafayettecar car 726.4 mi
    13h 15m
    $133–192

  5. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    8h 24m
    $471–995

  6. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MCI - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    8h 49m
    $151–623

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US1170s
    20h 55m
    $145–280

Kansas City to Lafayette by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Lafayette Transit System via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 17h 55m.

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