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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
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Bus New Orleans to Lafayette: Trip Overview

Bus New Orleans to Lafayette: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration3h 15m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure6:15 AM
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

New Orleans to Lafayette Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:15AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$18
Average Ticket Price$29
Minimum Trip Duration2h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h15m
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Lafayette

The best way to travel from New Orleans to Lafayette is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from New Orleans to Lafayette takes around 3h 15m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 118 miles (190 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (190 km).

On average, there are 10 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from New Orleans to Lafayette may vary. Busbud can make your trip from New Orleans to Lafayette a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 6:15 AM and the last one leaves at 11:55 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Lafayette leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at TA Travel Center - Lafayette. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $25.

The average bus ticket price from New Orleans to Lafayette is $29. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $25 and $98, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from New Orleans to Lafayette. The round-trip travel time is around 4h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Lafayette before returning to New Orleans in the evening.

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

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lafayette was searched and found on Apr 28, 2024 with a price of $18

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $49 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2024-04-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to Lafayette.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Lafayette.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Lafayette, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from Lafayette to New Orleans

You can also go to Lafayette by train

Train from New Orleans to Lafayette

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