There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Henderson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
2h 42m$32–47Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Hendersoncar 123.1 mi
2h 9m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 44m$56–108Bus via Lafayette Transit System (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 35m$31–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Henderson is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Henderson is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Henderson. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Henderson 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 3h 44m.
The distance between New Orleans and Henderson is 152 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Henderson without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from New Orleans to Henderson, including transfers.
New Orleans to Henderson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Henderson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Henderson is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Henderson, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 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
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Henderson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette station.
New Orleans to Henderson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Henderson is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from New Orleans to Henderson.
There are 77+ hotels available in Henderson.