What is the cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas?

The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas?

The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Louisiana and Opelousas?

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 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Louisiana and Opelousas?

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.

How far is it from Louisiana to Opelousas?

The distance between Louisiana and Opelousas is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

How do I travel from Louisiana to Opelousas without a car?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Louisiana to Opelousas?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Louisiana to Opelousas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisiana to Opelousas bus from?

Louisiana to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Louisiana to Opelousas train from?

Louisiana to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Train or bus from Louisiana to Opelousas?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Opelousas is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Louisiana to Opelousas bus arrive?

Louisiana to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.

Where does the Louisiana to Opelousas train arrive?

Louisiana to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Louisiana to Opelousas?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Opelousas is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Louisiana to Opelousas.

Where can I stay near Opelousas?

There are eight+ hotels available in Opelousas.

Louisiana to Opelousas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Opelousas by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Baton Rouge
best
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
3h 40m
$34–50
Drive 137.8 mi
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1. Drive from New Orleans to Opelousascar 137.8 mi
2h 29m
$26–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 48m
$91–136
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
4h 40m
$44–61

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousas via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Opelousas in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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