What is the cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between New Orleans and Lafayette?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans Bus Station station and arriving at Lafayette Transit System. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between New Orleans and Lafayette?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from New Orleans to Lafayette?

The distance between New Orleans and Lafayette is 137 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

How do I travel from New Orleans to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Lafayette?

The bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the New Orleans to Lafayette bus from?

New Orleans to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.

Where do I catch the New Orleans to Lafayette train from?

New Orleans to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Train or bus from New Orleans to Lafayette?

The best way to get from New Orleans to Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the New Orleans to Lafayette bus arrive?

New Orleans to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.

Where does the New Orleans to Lafayette train arrive?

New Orleans to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New Orleans to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Lafayette is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from New Orleans to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 187+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 15m
$20–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 24m
$45–100
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from New Orleans to Lafayettecar 134.5 mi
2h 21m
$25–36

New Orleans to Lafayette by bus

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. 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.

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