Bus Tickets from New York City to Lafayette, LA

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Next departures for New York City to Lafayette on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Lafayette Transit SystemCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
GW Bridge
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
GW Bridge
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$101 - $323Average Duration1d 15h
50kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$238 - $1,122Average Duration1d 23h
182kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day
1d 15hAverage Duration
$101Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$132
Average bus trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses40
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance1242 miles (2002 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to Lafayette Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City to Lafayette.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New York City to Lafayette, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to Lafayette.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to Lafayette while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Lafayette, LA?

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