What is the distance between Lafayette and Philadelphia?

Lafayette and Philadelphia are 1162 miles (1874 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Lafayette, chances are that your bus will depart from TA Travel Center - Lafayette and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Liberty Bell, Please Touch Museum, Independence Hall, Love Park and Eastern State Penitentiary.

Bus Lafayette to Philadelphia from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lafayette to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 12h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 19h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	12:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 9h	10:05am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:50pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 13h	2:20pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1161 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$142 - $347	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$199 - $329	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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

3.5/511,442 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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA by bus

What is the distance between Lafayette and Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $160

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $160 to $195 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-27.