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How to get fromOpelousas to Louisianaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Opelousas to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Baton Rouge

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    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    3h 17m
    $32–56
  2. Drive 137.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Opelousas to New Orleanscar car 137.8 mi
    2h 28m
    $26–37
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    4h 49m
    $56–108
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    4h 51m
    $39–68

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What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Station via Opelousas and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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