What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lafayette is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 17h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

How far is it from Tampa to Lafayette?

The distance between Tampa and Lafayette is 607 miles. The road distance is 738.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Tampa to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Lafayette bus from?

Tampa to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Lafayette train from?

Tampa to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tampa to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Tampa to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 17h 50m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h.

Where does the Tampa to Lafayette bus arrive?

Tampa to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 8:23 AM in Tampa and 7:23 AM in Lafayette.

Where does the Tampa to Lafayette train arrive?

Tampa to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lafayette is 739 miles. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Tampa to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 147+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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

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Fly Tampa to Lafayette Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane TPA - LFT
6h 23m
$103–465
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0780s
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0799
17h 50m
$111–218
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
45h
$567–1,222
Drive 734.6 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Lafayettecar 734.6 mi
12h 46m
$135–194
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SRQ - LFT
8h 47m
$133–634
Fly Tampa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane TPA - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus
7h 59m
$143–597
Train to Orlando, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MCO - LFT
8h 20m
$119–458

Tampa to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)

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17h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 603.4 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System via Tallahassee in around 17h 50m.

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