There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Virginia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LFT - DCA
4h 58m$153–716Fly to Richmond International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LFT - RIC
6h 3m$121–563Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
26h 8m$208–327Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain
39h 42m$464–989Drive 1,148.2 mi
- Drive from Lafayette to Virginia Beachcar 1,148.2 mi
20h 2m$210–303Fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LFT - ORF
5h 9m$137–544Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
27h 40m$188–363
Lafayette to Virginia by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Virginia is to bus which costs $180 - $370 and takes 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Virginia is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Virginia Beach via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Alexandria and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.
The distance between Lafayette and Virginia is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Virginia without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 26h 8m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Lafayette to Virginia, including transfers.
Lafayette to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.
Lafayette to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Virginia is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 26h 8m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 39h 42m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Virginia, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Virginia Beach via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 26h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Virginia is 1h ahead of Lafayette. It is currently 1:25 PM in Lafayette and 2:25 PM in Virginia.
Lafayette to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Virginia is 1155 miles. It takes approximately 20h 2m to drive from Lafayette to Virginia.
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