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How to get fromSan Jose to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SJC - LFT
    7h 40m
    $154–616

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SFO - LFT
    8h 23m
    $147–533

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    46h
    $321–627

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $566–1,072

  5. Drive 2,057.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Lafayettecar car 2,057.5 mi
    33h 31m
    $376–543

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MRY - LFT
    12h 22m
    $204–673

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SJC - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    9h 48m
    $184–676

San Jose to Lafayette by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration46hAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,784.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Lafayette Transit System via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 46h.

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