There are 4 ways to get from Metairie to Opelousas by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Baton Rouge
best- 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 / ...
5h 11m$51–77Drive 132.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metairie to Opelousascar 132.6 mi
2h 24m$25–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 39m$59–111Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousasbus Greyhound US1170s
5h 59m$40–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Opelousas is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Opelousas is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Opelousas. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at Opelousas via Main Library, New Orleans Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Opelousas station. However, there are services departing from Cemeteries Transit Center and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Canal at N. Rampart and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Metairie and Opelousas is 153 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Opelousas without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Metairie to Opelousas, including transfers.
Metairie to Opelousas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to Opelousas is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Airline @ E of Causeway to Opelousas via Tulane @ Loyola, Main Library, UPT Bus Bay 2, New Orleans Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Opelousas in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, 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.
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–35
- 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 International Airport to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Metairie to Opelousas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Metairie to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Opelousas is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Metairie to Opelousas.
There are 14+ hotels available in Opelousas.