There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LFT - CLT
3h 13m$124–616Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
15h 46m$147–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
22h 16m$262–586Drive 821.8 mi
- Drive from Lafayette to Charlottecar 821.8 mi
13h 41m$150–217Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
16h 52m$128–246
Lafayette to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Charlotte is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 16h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Lafayette and Charlotte is 744 miles. The road distance is 826.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 15h 46m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Lafayette to Charlotte, including transfers.
Lafayette to Charlotte bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Lafayette station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 15h 46m.
Lafayette to Charlotte bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Lafayette. It is currently 7:31 PM in Lafayette and 8:31 PM in Charlotte.
What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 15h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lafayette to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Charlotte is 827 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Lafayette to Charlotte.
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