There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Lafayette (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
2h 29m$31–48Drive 135.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleanscar 135.2 mi
2h 23m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
4h 30m$51–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lafayette-LFT to New Orleans135.2 mi
2h 23mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 25m$31–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette Airport (LFT) station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Lafayette Airport (LFT) and New Orleans is 142 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans, including transfers.
Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette station.
Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans is to bus via Lafayette which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Lafayette Airport (LFT), USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lafayette-LFT to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to New Orleans.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lafayette Airport (LFT) and New Orleans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








