NJ → IN · about 668 miles
Newark to Lafayette bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 9 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Lafayette. The fastest takes 16 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:02 AM and the last at 11:30 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 16h 55m
- First departure
- 7:02 AM
- Last departure
- 11:30 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:02 AM | 8:01 AM +1 day | 24h 59m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Newark to Lafayette Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 4:25 AM +1 day | 16h 55m | Daily except Tue | Newark NJ to Lafayette North 3rd Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Lafayette The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Newark
Where buses and trains stop in Lafayette
Return trip: Lafayette to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Lafayette?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 24 hours 59 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Lafayette?
The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 11:30 AM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Lafayette?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Lafayette leave from Newark (Amtrak).