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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lafayette start at R 2 198. The average price for this route is around R 3 630. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from New York City to Lafayette is 22h 35m, covering a distance of 1089 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lafayette?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lafayette at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from New York City to Lafayette produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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

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 87463 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Lafayette?

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 New York City to Lafayette?

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 New York City to Lafayette from R 2 085 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Lafayette on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	Chinatown	1d	21:15	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 16m	21:15	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 25m	21:15	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:27 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 22 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

22h 35mAverage duration

1089 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 198 - R 6 021	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 951 - R 24 496	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, 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

Stops in Lafayette

A
CityBus Center
N 3rd St & North St (Corner), Lafayette, IN 47901

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 966 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 New York City to Lafayette, IN by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lafayette start at R 2 198. The average price for this route is around R 3 630. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New York City to Lafayette?
The average bus journey time from New York City to Lafayette is 22h 35m, covering a distance of 1089 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Lafayette route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lafayette?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lafayette at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lafayette?
A bus trip from New York City to Lafayette produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Lafayette?
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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lafayette?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Lafayette?
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 New York City to Lafayette?
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

06/01

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07/01

R 2 357

Today

R 2 085

09/01

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10/01

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11/01

R 2 094

12/01

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 085

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 085 to R 4 967 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 094, which is on 2026-01-11.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.