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How to get fromSpringfield to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SGF - LFT
    4h 29m
    $102–422

  2. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    22h 30m
    $208–327

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 12m
    $284–620

  4. Drive 560.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lafayettecar car 560.5 mi
    10h 26m
    $103–148

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    25h 40m
    $152–311

Springfield to Lafayette by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Lafayette Transit System via Kansas City, Texarkana, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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