There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 20m$20–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
4h 25m$45–95Drive 134 mi
- Drive from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleanscar 134 mi
2h 20m$25–36Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 20m$20–39
Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lafayette Amtrak Station and New Orleans is 137 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $20 - $40.
The bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.
Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Lafayette Amtrak Station, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 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
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans.
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