LA → LA · about 118 miles
New Orleans to Lafayette bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 64 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Lafayette. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:55 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 64
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First departure
- 5:55 AM
- Last departure
- 11:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | 8:15 AM | 2h 20m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:10 AM | 9:05 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:30 AM | 10:15 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 10:05 AM | 2h 25m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 12:24 PM | 3h 24m | Mon, Wed, Sat | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:05 AM | 12:20 PM | 3h 15m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 3:05 PM | 2h 25m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 5:10 PM | 2h 30m | Daily except Tue | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 7:05 PM | 2h 25m | Daily except Sat | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 9:15 PM | 3h 15m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:00 PM | 1:25 AM +1 day | 2h 25m | Daily except Wed | New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette La | FlixBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Lafayette The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Lafayette
Return trip: Lafayette to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Lafayette?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Lafayette?
The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:00 PM (Daily except Wed).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Lafayette?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Lafayette leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.