There are 6 ways to get from Texas to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 2m$70–150Bus via Lafayette Transit System (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602 / ...
5h 28m$31–67Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayettebus Houston
5h 18m$61–82Drive 215.6 mi
- Drive from Houston to Lafayettecar 215.6 mi
3h 36m$40–57Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
3h 1m$54–317Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DFW - LFT
3h 52m$64–336
Texas to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Lafayette is to bus via Lafayette Transit System which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Lafayette is to line 102 bus and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $50 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Lafayette via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Texas and Lafayette is 219 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Lafayette without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Texas to Lafayette bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Texas to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Texas to Lafayette is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $340 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayette once daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Texas to Lafayette bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Lafayette station.
Texas to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Lafayette is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Texas to Lafayette.
Book your Texas to Lafayette train tickets online with Omio.
There are 204+ hotels available in Lafayette.