There are 4 ways to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Baton Rouge
best- Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
3h 26m$62–95Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleanscar 145.2 mi
2h 47m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
5h 4m$86–153Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
5h 6m$69–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Opelousas and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Opelousas station to Boomtown New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Opelousas and Boomtown New Orleans is 158 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans, including transfers.
Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Opelousas station.
Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Boomtown New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans via Opelousas, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and New Orleans Bus Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Opelousas to Boomtown New Orleans.
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