Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Lafayette, IN

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from US$98
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-06-23 CDT.

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Bus New Orleans to Lafayette: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$151
Average Bus Trip Duration23h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance1200 km
Latest bus departure9:10pm

New Orleans to Lafayette Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Lafayette, IN

  1. What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Lafayette?

    The distance between New Orleans and Lafayette is approximately 1203 km (746 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Lafayette?

    Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to CityBus Center in Lafayette.

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

Best price found
06-28
US$96
06-29
US$117
Today
US$90
07-01
US$155
07-02
US$177
07-03
US$156
07-04
US$162
07-05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lafayette was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of US$90

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

You can expect to pay from US$90 to US$198 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$155 which is on 2025-07-01.

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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