There are 3 ways to get from Slidell to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Slidell to Lafayettebus Atlanta
2h 5m$23–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
6h 14m$56–118Drive 143.9 mi
- Drive from Slidell to Lafayettecar 143.9 mi
2h 28m$27–38
Slidell to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Lafayette is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Slidell to Lafayette is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $23 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Slidell and arriving at Lafayette. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Slidell station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Slidell Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Slidell and Lafayette is 150 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Slidell to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $23 - $45.
The bus from Slidell to Lafayette takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Slidell to Lafayette bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Slidell station.
Slidell to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Slidell Station.
The best way to get from Slidell to Lafayette is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Slidell, LA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Slidell to Lafayette once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Slidell Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Slidell to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Slidell to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Slidell to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Slidell to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Slidell to Lafayette bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Lafayette station.
Slidell to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Lafayette is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Slidell to Lafayette.
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