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

The cheapest bus tickets from Lafayette to New York City start from $158. The average price for this route is around $344. 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 13h, covering a distance of 2014 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 47 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 10:35pm.

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 87500 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 $155 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lafayette to New York City on January 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 14h	3:05pm	GW Bridge	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 10h	11:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 14h	3:35pm	Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 10h	10:55am	Chinatown	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 22h	11:30pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	No tags

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, 13 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

2014 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $639	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$282 - $656	Average Duration1d 23h	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
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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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

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,146 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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 $158. The average price for this route is around $344. 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 13h, covering a distance of 2014 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 47 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 10:35pm.
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 87500 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

01-22

$418

01-23

$411

Today

$341

01-25

No data

01-26

No data

01-27

No data

01-28

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01-29

$209

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to New York City was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $209

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 $209 to $491 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 $209 which is on 2026-01-29.