There are 6 ways to get from El Paso to Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane ELP - LFT
7h 9m$148–655Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lafayettebus FlixBus 2211 / ...
18h 17m$199–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
24h 27m$550–900Drive 950.2 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Lafayettecar 950.2 mi
14h 46m$174–251Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane ELP - LCH
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
9h 15m$188–665Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayettebus Houston
19h 30m$184–271
El Paso to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Lafayette is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 14h 46m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Lafayette is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and arriving at Lafayette via N Main St @ Airline Dr and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Paso Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 24h 27m.
The distance between El Paso and Lafayette is 893 miles. The road distance is 955.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Lafayette without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 18h 17m and costs $190 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from El Paso to Lafayette, including transfers.
El Paso to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
El Paso to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Lafayette is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $190 - $230 and takes 18h 17m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 24h 27m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Lafayette via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 18h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $160–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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El Paso to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 18:56 in El Paso and 19:56 in Lafayette.
El Paso to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Lafayette is 956 miles. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from El Paso to Lafayette.
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