Trains tickets from Lafayette (LA) to New Orleans

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FriMay 2
from $27
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from $27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $50Average Duration3h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$29 - $35Average Duration4h 25m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
3h 5mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lafayette to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration4h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:15pm
Distance118 miles (189 km)

Lafayette to New Orleans Train

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

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04/29
$27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette to New Orleans was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $158 for a train ticket from Lafayette to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-05-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Lafayette and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lafayette to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Lafayette and New Orleans is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from Lafayette to New Orleans in about 3h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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