There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane PDX - LFT
8h 1m$134–566Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
2d 6h$402–668Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3d 1h$795–1,790Drive 2,354.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Lafayettecar 2,354.6 mi
39h 28m$430–621Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane PDX - LCH
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
10h 6m$174–626Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane PDX - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Lafayette Transit Systembus
11h 11m$160–604
Portland to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lafayette is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Lafayette is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between Portland and Lafayette is 1985 miles. The road distance is 2368.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $400 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Portland to Lafayette, including transfers.
Portland to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Lafayette is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Lafayette Transit System via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Lafayette is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 6:08 PM in Portland and 8:08 PM in Lafayette.
Portland to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lafayette is 2368 miles. It takes approximately 39h 28m to drive from Portland to Lafayette.
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