There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousasbus Greyhound US1170s
4h 15m$36–61Drive 128.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousascar 128.5 mi
2h 21m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 13m$53–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Opelousas128.5 mi
2h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas. However, there are services departing from New Orleans International Airport and arriving at Opelousas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Opelousas is 177 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans International Airport station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Opelousas, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousas once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Opelousas station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Opelousas.
There are 13+ hotels available in Opelousas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Opelousas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.