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How to get fromTampa to Opelousasby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Opelousas by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Lafayette Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane TPA - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $93–445

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus
    18h 15m
    $128–207

  3. Drive  737.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Opelousascar car 737.9 mi
    12h 54m
    $135–195

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SRQ - LFT
    3. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $153–731

  5. Fly Tampa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TPA - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousasbus bus
    9h
    $114–520

  6. Fly Tampa to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane TPA - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Opelousasbus bus
    8h 43m
    $126–489

Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Opelousas via Tallahassee, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Opelousas in around 18h 15m.

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