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How to get fromNew York to Lafayetteby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Lafayette by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane EWR - LFT
    6h 32m
    $141–540

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane JFK - LFT
    6h 43m
    $135–521

  3. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus Atlanta
    25h 4m
    $209–288

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 36m
    $484–1,004

  5. Drive 1,387.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Lafayettecar car 1,387.3 mi
    24h 9m
    $254–366

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane LGA - LFT
    6h 57m
    $157–674

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    34h 55m
    $234–451

New York to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,249.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Lafayette via Atlanta and Atlanta in around 25h 4m.

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