What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette is to bus which costs $90 - $230 and takes 21h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Raleigh and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.

How far is it from Raleigh to Lafayette?

The distance between Raleigh and Lafayette is 574 miles. The road distance is 674.8 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs $90 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Raleigh to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Lafayette bus from?

Raleigh to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Lafayette train from?

Raleigh to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Raleigh to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Lafayette is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 24h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Raleigh to Lafayette bus arrive?

Raleigh to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.

Where does the Raleigh to Lafayette train arrive?

Raleigh to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Lafayette is 675 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Raleigh to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Raleigh to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Raleigh to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 45+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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

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Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RDU - IND
2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
5h 25m
$112–588
Fly to Purdue University Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane RDU - LAF
6h 35m
$88–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
21h 13m
$92–221
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 27m
$286–623
Drive 670.8 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to Lafayettecar 670.8 mi
11h 54m
$123–177
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 28m
$192–390
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
27h 58m
$364–748

Raleigh to Lafayette by bus

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Distance: 570.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 24h 27m.

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