There are 5 ways to get from Meridian to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lafayettebus FlixBus N2211
6h$50–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
9h 17m$109–233Drive 285.4 mi
- Drive from Meridian to Lafayettecar 285.4 mi
5h 41m$53–76Fly from Meridian
- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MEI - LFT
6h 1m$97–402Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Meridian to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane PIB - LFT
5h 58m$90–393
Meridian to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Lafayette is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Lafayette is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Lafayette. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Meridian station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Meridian Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Meridian and Lafayette is 338 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $90.
The bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lafayette takes 6h including transfers and departs once daily.
Meridian to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
Meridian to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meridian Union Station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Lafayette is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lafayette once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meridian Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Meridian to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette station.
Meridian to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Lafayette is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Meridian to Lafayette.
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