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How to get fromLafayette to Mississippiby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Mississippi by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    6h 59m
    $77–166

  2. Drive 217.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Jacksoncar car 217.9 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–58

  3. Bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    7h 25m
    $52–96

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 20m
    $48–101

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 4m
    $101–226

Lafayette to Mississippi by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette to Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 9h 4m.

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