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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 19 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: LafayetteDestination location: Lafayette, LAOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: May 19 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: LafayetteDestination location: Lafayette, LAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to LafayetteAmong 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 $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans to Lafayette: Trip Overview
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Based on 5122 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $23.00
New Orleans to Lafayette Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lafayette was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $27To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Lafayette, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $27 to $270 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Lafayette based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-05-19.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from New Orleans to Lafayette is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Lafayette, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between New Orleans and Lafayette, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from New Orleans to Lafayette, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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