There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to California 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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LFT - SAN
6h 13m$143–618Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane LFT - LAX
6h 40m$118–446Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1170s
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
38h 50m$271–535Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
43h 11m$550–1,300Drive 1,713.6 mi
- Drive from Lafayette to Los Angelescar 1,713.6 mi
28h 7m$313–452Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane LFT - SNA
6h 8m$221–778Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LFT - FAT
7h 29m$142–564
Lafayette to California by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to California is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to California is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to California station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 43h 11m.
The distance between Lafayette and California is 1509 miles. The road distance is 1723.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to California without a car is to bus which takes 38h 50m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lafayette to California, including transfers.
Lafayette to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.
Lafayette to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to California is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 38h 50m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 43h 11m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 38h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Lafayette. It is currently 8:22 AM in Lafayette and 6:22 AM in California.
Lafayette to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to California is 1724 miles. It takes approximately 28h 7m to drive from Lafayette to California.
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