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How to get fromLafayette to Raleighby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Raleigh by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LFT - RDU
    6h 7m
    $109–496

  2. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    20h 17m
    $175–242

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    27h 14m
    $317–691

  4. Drive 958.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Raleighcar car 958.4 mi
    16h 36m
    $175–253

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane LFT - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 58m
    $115–461

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LFT - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $195–803

  7. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LFT - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $180–739

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    20h 51m
    $149–287

Lafayette to Raleigh by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Union Station - Bus Platform A via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta Downtown, Durham, and Durham Station in around 20h 17m.

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