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

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There are 4 ways to get from Opelousas to Picayune 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 Picayune Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $49–91

  2. Drive 161 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Opelousas to Picayunecar car 161 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–43

  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 Picayune Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    7h 4m
    $73–148

  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 Picayune Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    7h 6m
    $57–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Picayune Amtrak Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 7h 4m.

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