There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Lafayette (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
2h 34m$32–46Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT)car 135.4 mi
2h 23m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 28m$56–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans to Lafayette-LFT135.4 mi
2h 23mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 19m$31–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Lafayette Airport (LFT). However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) 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 28m.
The distance between New Orleans and Lafayette Airport (LFT) is 142 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT), including transfers.
New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to bus via Lafayette which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lafayette Airport (LFT), USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 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 $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
- 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
- $20–35
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans to Lafayette-LFT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette station.
New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from New Orleans to Lafayette Airport (LFT).
There are 147+ hotels available in Lafayette Airport (LFT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans and Lafayette Airport (LFT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.