Bus from St. Louis to Lafayette, LA: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for St. Louis to Lafayette on December 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Gateway Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Gateway Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Gateway Station
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Gateway Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Gateway Station
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 5mAverage Duration
587 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$187 - $190Average Duration17h 5m
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$234 - $234Average Duration1d 21h
86kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Lafayette, LA by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Lafayette start from $187. The average price for this route is around $187. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Lafayette is 17h 5m, covering a distance of 587 miles (946 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Lafayette route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Lafayette at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Lafayette generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Lafayette?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis 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.

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