How much does a train ticket cost from Lafayette to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Lafayette to New York City start from £187. The average price for this train route is around £306. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lafayette to New York City?

The average train journey time from Lafayette to New York City is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1241 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 23h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lafayette to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Lafayette to New York City departs at 17:15. And the latest train departs at 17:15.

Train Lafayette to New York City from £1,024 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Lafayette to New York City on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:15	Lafayette, LA	2d	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 19:18 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lafayette to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1242 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£112 - £470	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£187 - £1,587	Average duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 182kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5644 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £187

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lafayette, LA to New York City by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Lafayette to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Lafayette to New York City start from £187. The average price for this train route is around £306. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lafayette to New York City?
The average train journey time from Lafayette to New York City is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1241 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lafayette to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lafayette to New York City?
The earliest train from Lafayette to New York City departs at 17:15. And the latest train departs at 17:15.

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to New York City was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £350

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