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How to get fromMichigan to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DTW - LFT
    6h 24m
    $133–615

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus Atlanta
    27h 3m
    $215–354

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 31m
    $437–935

  4. Drive 1,132.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lafayettecar car 1,132.1 mi
    20h 15m
    $207–299

  5. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GRR - LFT
    8h 33m
    $145–667

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CLE - LFT
    9h 25m
    $158–662

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    32h 40m
    $212–401

Michigan to Lafayette by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 975.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lafayette via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 27h 3m.

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