How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lafayette start from $118. The average price for this route is around $276. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lafayette?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Lafayette is 22h 25m, covering a distance of 1089 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Lafayette route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Lafayette?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lafayette at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lafayette?

A bus trip from New York City to Lafayette generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Lafayette?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lafayette?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Lafayette?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Lafayette?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Lafayette from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Lafayette on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	22h 40m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 16m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 25m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 2h	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	1d	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Lafayette on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 16m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	19h 40m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	4:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	20h 30m	12:10pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	5:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	22h 55m	4:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:41 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 22 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

22h 25mAverage Duration

1089 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $467	Average Duration22h 25m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$213 - $1,084	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Lafayette?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Lafayette

A
CityBus Center
N 3rd St & North St (Corner), Lafayette, IN 47901

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,473 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Lafayette, IN by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lafayette start from $118. The average price for this route is around $276. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lafayette?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Lafayette is 22h 25m, covering a distance of 1089 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Lafayette route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Lafayette?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lafayette at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lafayette?
A bus trip from New York City to Lafayette generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Lafayette?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lafayette?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Lafayette?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Lafayette?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

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11-28

$226

Today

$479

11-30

$414

12-01

$206

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $206

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

You can expect to pay from $206 to $636 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-12-01.