There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US1170s
3h 28m$38–55Drive 125.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayettecar 125.2 mi
2h 13m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
4h 57m$95–149Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans (MSY) to Lafayette125.2 mi
2h 13m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from New Orleans International Airport and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Lafayette is 149 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans International Airport station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans (MSY) to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lafayette.
There are 191+ hotels available in Lafayette.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Lafayette. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.