There are 6 ways to get from Opelousas to Atlanta by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane LFT - ATL
2h 31m$89–466Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus Houston
11h 5m$114–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
18h 39m$176–413Drive 582.2 mi
- Drive from Opelousas to Atlantacar 582.2 mi
9h 38m$107–154Bus via Baton Rouge (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
12h 41m$94–179Bus, train
- Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
18h 41m$167–373
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Opelousas to Atlanta is to bus via Baton Rouge which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Opelousas to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Opelousas to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Atlanta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Opelousas station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Opelousas and Atlanta is 539 miles. The road distance is 585.6 miles.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Opelousas to Atlanta, including transfers.
Opelousas to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Opelousas station.
Opelousas to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 5m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Lafayette to Atlanta once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lafayette to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Opelousas to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Opelousas. It is currently 6:09 AM in Opelousas and 7:09 AM in Atlanta.
Opelousas to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Opelousas to Atlanta is 586 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Opelousas to Atlanta.
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