There are 4 ways to get from Opelousas to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 17m$32–56Drive 137.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Opelousas to New Orleanscar 137.8 mi
2h 28m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
4h 49m$56–108Bus
- Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
4h 51m$39–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Opelousas to Louisiana is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Opelousas to Louisiana is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Opelousas to Louisiana 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Opelousas station to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Opelousas and Louisiana is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Louisiana without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Opelousas to Louisiana, including transfers.
Opelousas to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Opelousas station.
Opelousas to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Opelousas to Louisiana is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 49m.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Opelousas to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Opelousas to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Opelousas to Louisiana is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Opelousas to Louisiana.
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