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How to get fromSacramento to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SMF - LFT
    7h 19m
    $163–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2d
    $286–519

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 5h
    $546–1,080

  4. Drive 2,103.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lafayettecar car 2,103.3 mi
    34h 4m
    $384–555

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SFO - LFT
    10h 2m
    $168–580

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SMF - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    9h 28m
    $193–676

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane SMF - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    10h 24m
    $178–657

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 8h
    $726–1,663

Sacramento to Lafayette by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Lafayette Transit System via Phoenix Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d.

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