What's the distance between New Orleans and Lafayette by coach?

The journey from New Orleans to Lafayette by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (190 km).

How can I get from New Orleans to Lafayette without driving?

You can reach Lafayette from New Orleans by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus New Orleans to Lafayette from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Lafayette on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	09:05	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	08:15	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	06:30	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Lafayette on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	09:05	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	08:15	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	06:30	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Lafayette on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	09:05	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	08:15	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	06:30	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Lafayette on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	09:05	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	08:15	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	06:30	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Lafayette on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	09:05	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	08:15	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	06:30	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans 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 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

118 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £45	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £55	Average duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Lafayette?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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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

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 23 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £18, with the trip lasting on average 194.

Greyhound New Orleans Lafayette recent customer reviews

i call two times to know where the stop was and they sed me to the old airpot of new orleans so i lost my trip and then i had to buy a new one to houston that stops in lafayette

Nicolas R.

16 October 2021

The bus shut off in the middle of the highway 2 times and the driver had to try and fix it

Mary R.

22 April 2021

Was the worse bus ride I ever had. Bus broke down. Had to wait for a new one to get switched out. Which out arriving at my destination 3 hours later

Jubal M.

27 February 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 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 by bus from New Orleans to Lafayette, LA

What's the distance between New Orleans and Lafayette by coach?
The journey from New Orleans to Lafayette by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (190 km).
How can I get from New Orleans to Lafayette without driving?
You can reach Lafayette from New Orleans by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£25

20/11

£22

Today

£23

22/11

£23

23/11

£24

24/11

£22

25/11

£24

26/11

£26

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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, LA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £22 to £56 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-24.