How far is New Orleans from Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (190 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Lafayette leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at TA Travel Center - Lafayette. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus New Orleans to Lafayette from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	1:25am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	9:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h	9:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	3:05pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	3:05pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lafayette on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 20m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 45m	10:15am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Bus	7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 15m	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans 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 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $57	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $70	Average Duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Lafayette?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

Greyhound New Orleans Lafayette recent customer reviews

i call two times to know where the stop was and they sed me to the old airpot of new orleans so i lost my trip and then i had to buy a new one to houston that stops in lafayette

Nicolas R.

October 16, 2021

The bus shut off in the middle of the highway 2 times and the driver had to try and fix it

Mary R.

April 22, 2021

Was the worse bus ride I ever had. Bus broke down. Had to wait for a new one to get switched out. Which out arriving at my destination 3 hours later

Jubal M.

February 27, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 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 New Orleans to Lafayette, LA by bus

How far is New Orleans from Lafayette?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$28

11/21

$29

Today

$29

11/23

$30

11/24

$28

11/25

$30

11/26

$33

11/27

$29

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $72 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-24.