There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Rayne by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
2h 40m$31–43Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Raynecar 148.7 mi
2h 32m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 45m$49–97Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MSY - LFT
5h 37m$88–465Bus via Lafayette Transit System (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 36m$32–47
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Rayne is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Rayne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Rayne. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans 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 3h 45m.
The distance between New Orleans and Rayne is 152 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Rayne without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from New Orleans to Rayne, including transfers.
New Orleans to Rayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Rayne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Rayne is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Rayne, LA, 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
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
- $35–85
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to Rayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette station.
New Orleans to Rayne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Rayne is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from New Orleans to Rayne.
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