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How to get fromNew Jersey to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane EWR - LFT
    6h 28m
    $122–568

  2. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus
    26h 49m
    $210–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 16m
    $467–983

  4. Drive 1,376.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Lafayettecar car 1,376.4 mi
    23h 56m
    $252–363

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PHL - LFT
    7h 14m
    $164–737

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane LGA - LFT
    7h 47m
    $162–690

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    37h 5m
    $228–441

New Jersey to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Lafayette via New York City Chinatown, New York, Atlanta, and Atlanta in around 26h 49m.

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