LA → LA · about 118 miles
Lafayette to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 57 direct buses and trains a week from Lafayette to New Orleans. The fastest takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:25 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 57
- Fastest trip
- 2h 15m
- First departure
- 2:25 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:25 AM | 4:55 AM | 2h 30m | Daily except Wed | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 12:55 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:20 AM | 1:40 PM | 2h 20m | Daily except Tue | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 4:20 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 3:20 PM | 2h 30m | Daily except Sat | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 9:40 PM | 4h 25m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 PM | 8:20 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 8:05 PM | 2h 25m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 8:45 PM | 2h 25m | Wed–Sun | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 11:45 PM | 2h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Lafayette La to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lafayette Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Lafayette
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Lafayette
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Lafayette to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Lafayette to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM (Daily except Wed) and the last at 9:30 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Lafayette to New Orleans?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Lafayette?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Lafayette Amtrak Station and Lafayette FlixBus bus stop.