There are 4 ways to get from Mississippi to Opelousas by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
8h 10m$65–115Drive 203.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Opelousascar 203.6 mi
4h 14m$38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus
8h 36m$92–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
8h 46m$116–228
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Opelousas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Opelousas is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Opelousas. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Opelousas via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Opelousas station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Mississippi and Opelousas is 349 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Opelousas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Mississippi to Opelousas, including transfers.
Mississippi to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Opelousas is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Opelousas via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Opelousas in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Opelousas via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Lafayette Amtrak Station in around 8h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 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/
- 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
- 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
Mississippi to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Mississippi to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Opelousas is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Mississippi to Opelousas.
There are 14+ hotels available in Opelousas.