There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 15m$20–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 24m$45–100Drive 134.5 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Lafayettecar 134.5 mi
2h 21m$25–36Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 25m$20–39
Louisiana to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Lafayette is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans Bus Station station and arriving at Lafayette Transit System. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Louisiana and Lafayette is 137 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $20 - $40.
The bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Louisiana to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
Louisiana to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Lafayette is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Louisiana to Lafayette.
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