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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane RDU - LFT
    6h 12m
    $108–486

  2. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus Atlanta
    18h 58m
    $166–256

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    28h 37m
    $341–753

  4. Drive 958.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Lafayettecar car 958.5 mi
    16h 38m
    $175–253

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GSO - LFT
    7h 5m
    $177–656

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane FAY - LFT
    8h 42m
    $117–463

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    25h 19m
    $151–301

Raleigh to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration28h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Lafayette via Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 18h 58m.

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