There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US1170s
3h 41m$33–54Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Raynecar 139.4 mi
2h 24m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 10m$58–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Rayne139.4 mi
2h 24mBus via Main Library (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
4h 38m$36–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne. However, there are services departing from New Orleans International Airport and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne 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 10m.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Rayne is 161 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans International Airport station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Rayne, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System twice daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Rayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rayne.
There are 101+ hotels available in Rayne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Rayne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.