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How to get fromOpelousas to Brookhavenby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Opelousas to Brookhaven by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Baton Rouge

    best
    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $72–145

  2. Drive 151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Opelousas to Brookhavencar car 151.2 mi
    3h 25m
    $28–40

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    8h 12m
    $96–203

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    8h 14m
    $79–158

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jackson to Brookhaven Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $77–156

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Brookhaven, MS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Brookhaven Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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