What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Metairie?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Metairie is to bus via Louis Armstrong International Airport which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Metairie?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Metairie is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Metairie?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at S.Carrollton at S. Claiborne via Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Metairie?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Metairie?

The distance between Lafayette and Metairie is 141 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Metairie without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Metairie?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Lafayette to Metairie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Metairie bus from?

Lafayette to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Metairie train from?

Lafayette to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lafayette to Metairie?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Metairie is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Lafayette to Metairie bus arrive?

Lafayette to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.

Where does the Lafayette to Metairie train arrive?

Lafayette to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Metairie?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Metairie is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Lafayette to Metairie.

Where can I stay near Metairie?

There are 1152+ hotels available in Metairie.

Lafayette to Metairie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Metairie by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 17m
$26–40
Bus via Louis Armstrong International Airport (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans International Airportbus Greyhound US1170s
4h 32m
$23–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
5h 30m
$50–100
Drive 128.6 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Metairiecar 128.6 mi
2h 15m
$24–34

Lafayette to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)

65Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.1 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 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 $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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