Find coaches from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA

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Next departures from Charlotte to Lafayette on 24 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
TA Travel Center - LafayetteCheapest
Tornado Bus
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
TA Travel Center - LafayetteFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
Expreso
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Lafayette

Bus
Average priceUS$99 - US$261Average duration21h 15m
30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$202 - US$277Average duration1d 10h
108kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
21h 15mAverage duration
US$99Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$139
Average bus trip duration21h 15m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure00:55
Distance734 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Charlotte to Lafayette Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Lafayette, LA

  1. What's the distance between Charlotte and Lafayette by coach?

    The distance between Charlotte and Lafayette by coach is approximately 735 miles (1185 km).

  2. How can I travel from Charlotte to Lafayette avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on 23 Oct 2025 with a price of US$92

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

You can expect to pay from US$92 to US$225 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$92, which is on 2025-10-23.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to Lafayette.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to Lafayette, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to Lafayette will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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