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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PHL - LFT
    6h 31m
    $164–716

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ABE - LFT
    9h 13m
    $146–549

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus
    28h 34m
    $223–329

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    34h 58m
    $463–948

  5. Drive 1,295.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lafayettecar car 1,295.3 mi
    22h 58m
    $237–342

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MDT - LFT
    9h 31m
    $255–1,082

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    36h 50m
    $226–428

Philadelphia to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration34h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,167.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lafayette via New York City Chinatown, New York, Atlanta, and Atlanta in around 28h 34m.

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