TX → LA · about 203 miles
Houston to Lafayette bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 64 direct buses and trains a week from Houston to Lafayette. The fastest takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 10:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 64
- Fastest trip
- 3h 30m
- First departure
- 5:00 AM
- Last departure
- 10:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 4h 30m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 11:15 AM | 3h 45m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 3h 45m | Daily except Sat | Downtown Houston to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:10 PM | 5:12 PM | 5h 02m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 5:15 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 5:20 PM | 3h 50m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 4h 30m | Wed–Sun | Houston Southwest Fwy to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 9:25 PM | 3h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 10:25 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 1:55 AM +1 day | 3h 55m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:50 PM | 2:20 AM +1 day | 3h 30m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in Lafayette The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Houston
Where buses and trains stop in Lafayette
Return trip: Lafayette to Houston
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Houston to Lafayette?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Houston to Lafayette?
The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:50 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Houston to Lafayette?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Houston?
Buses and trains to Lafayette leave from Houston Amtrak station, Downtown Houston, Houston Southwest Fwy and Houston Bus Station Greyhound.