What is the travel distance from New York City to Lafayette?

About 1241 miles (2002 km) separate New York City and Lafayette.

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

The majority of buses traveling from New York City to Lafayette start their journey at GW Bridge and wind up at TA Travel Center - Lafayette. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus New York City to Lafayette from $304 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Lafayette on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	2d 1h	10:05am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	3:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 10h	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	6:55am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 13h	9:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 1 day, 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

1249 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $456	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$238 - $2,067	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 182kg 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
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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
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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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

3.5/511,453 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 York City to Lafayette, LA by bus

What is the travel distance from New York City to Lafayette?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Lafayette?

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $304

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, LA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $304 to $393 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $304 which is on 2025-11-27.