What is the travel distance from Houston to Lafayette?

The distance between Houston and Lafayette is around 327 km (203 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Lafayette?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette.

Bus Houston to Lafayette from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Lafayette on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 45m	11:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	2h 39m	10:09pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	4h 30m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 45m	12:45pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	3h 30m	11:00pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lafayette on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	3h 50m	10:25pm	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	2h 39m	10:09pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	4h 30m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 45m	11:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	3h 25m	10:55pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Lafayette on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Houston Bus Station	3h 50m	10:25pm	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	2h 39m	10:09pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	4h 30m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 45m	11:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	3h 25m	10:55pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Lafayette

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 5 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 2mAverage Duration

327 kmDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $206	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $83	Average Duration5h 2m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Lafayette?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Stops in Lafayette

A
TA Travel Center - Lafayette
1701 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
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B
Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station
100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
C
Lafayette Bus Stop
2405 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Greyhound Houston Lafayette recent customer reviews

Was on an okay ride....but my ticket only had one stop in the plan but once on board, it was announced that we would have stops at 6 cities along to route. Why did I pay for an express ticket?!? 😡

Lance B.

December 23, 2016

Greyhound is a plus

Kendell G.

November 26, 2019

No complaints

Kristin M.

December 31, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Lafayette, LA by bus

What is the travel distance from Houston to Lafayette?
The distance between Houston and Lafayette is around 327 km (203 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Lafayette?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$57

11-19

$54

Today

$60

11-21

$64

11-22

$58

11-23

$64

11-24

$63

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Lafayette, LA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $196 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.