How much is the bus ticket from Lafayette to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lafayette to New York City start from $197. The average price for this route is around $311. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Lafayette to New York City?

The average bus travel time from Lafayette to New York City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2002 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Lafayette to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lafayette to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Lafayette to New York City at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lafayette to New York City?

A bus trip from Lafayette to New York City generates an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Lafayette to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lafayette to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lafayette to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lafayette to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lafayette to New York City from $187 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 13h	7:50am	Chinatown	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1d 9h	4:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	9:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 10h	5:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 7h	10:40am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:50am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 12h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 9h	12:15pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:48 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

2002 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$197 - $654	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$288 - $2,972	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 182kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and New York City?

Stops in Lafayette

A
TA Travel Center - Lafayette
1701 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
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B
Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station
100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
C
Lafayette Bus Stop
2405 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA, USA

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lafayette, LA to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Lafayette to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lafayette to New York City start from $197. The average price for this route is around $311. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lafayette to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Lafayette to New York City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2002 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Lafayette to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lafayette to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Lafayette to New York City at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lafayette to New York City?
A bus trip from Lafayette to New York City generates an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lafayette to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lafayette to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lafayette to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lafayette to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$474

11-27

$349

Today

$482

11-29

$550

11-30

No data

12-01

$251

12-02

No data

12-03

No data

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $251

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lafayette, LA to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $251 to $777 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-12-01.