How far is Lafayette from Baton Rouge?

About 54 miles (87 km) separate Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Baton Rouge?

Most of the buses traveling from Lafayette to Baton Rouge leave from TA Travel Center - Lafayette and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Lafayette to Baton Rouge from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Baton Rouge on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1h 5m	11:40pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	50m	12:00pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Lafayette Transit System	1h	3:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	55m	3:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	50m	12:00am	Albertsons Bakery	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:07 PM CST.

Get from Lafayette to Baton Rouge

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

55mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lafayette Baton Rouge recent customer reviews

It upsets me that I was 6 minutes late and miss my bus loose out on my money. But then I had to wait for a late bus arrive late and wasn't offered any incentive should have gotten some type of discount

Jennifer S.

February 27, 2019

Excellent drive

Francis K.

November 12, 2019

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $185 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Baton Rouge?

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Stops in Baton Rouge

A - Greyhound Station

B - LSU Chevron Station

C - La Tiendita

D - Albertson's College Drive

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lafayette, LA to Baton Rouge by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$13

11/18

$13

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$14

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$13

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$13

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $195 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.