How far is Los Angeles from Lafayette?

About 1773 miles (2859 km) separate Los Angeles and Lafayette.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Lafayette?

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Lafayette leave from UCLA and arrive at CityBus Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Lafayette from $231 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Lafayette on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	6:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 3h	6:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	6:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 3h	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Lafayette

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $255, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

1766 milesDistance

259kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$161 - $388	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$255 - $417	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 259kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Lafayette?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Lafayette, IN by bus

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $189

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