There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Opelousas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 48m$58–108Drive 137.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Opelousascar 137.8 mi
2h 29m$26–37Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
4h$33–55Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
4h 40m$40–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Opelousas. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Opelousas via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Opelousas station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Louisiana and Opelousas is 170 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Louisiana to Opelousas, including transfers.
Louisiana to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Baton Rouge, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousas via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Opelousas in around 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Louisiana to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Opelousas is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Louisiana to Opelousas.
There are 14+ hotels available in Opelousas.