What is the travel distance from Detroit to Lafayette?

The distance separating Detroit and Lafayette is 236 miles (380 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Lafayette?

Buses going from Detroit to Lafayette start their journey at Detroit Bus Station and reach their destination at CityBus Center.

Bus Detroit to Lafayette from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Lafayette on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 55m	3:15am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h	9:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 55m	9:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:48 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10hAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $239	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $159	Average Duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,383 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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