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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Jacksontrain train
    7h 56m
    $92–176

  2. Drive 203.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Opelousas to Jacksoncar car 203.7 mi
    4h 14m
    $38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 36m
    $65–116

  4. 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 Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 28m
    $116–228

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Map of how to get from Opelousas to Mississippi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Jackson via Opelousas and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Jackson via Lafayette Amtrak Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 9h 28m.

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