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How to get fromNew Orleans to Ville Platteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Ville Platte by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Baton Rouge

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    3h 58m
    $32–54

  2. Drive 154.8 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Ville Plattecar car 154.8 mi
    2h 54m
    $29–41

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ville Plattetaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $58–109

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MSY - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ville Plattetaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $88–445

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    4h 58m
    $39–66

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ville Platte via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Opelousas in around 3h 58m.

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