The cheapest and fastest buses from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 1 buses that leave Austin, TX for Lafayette, LA on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 550 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €297.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €313 Average price |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 52m Average total duration 22h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 PM Austin, TX | 7h15 | 11:15 PM Lafayette, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA
Distance 341 miles (550 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Vonlane from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LAYou can travel by bus between Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA with FlixBus, Vonlane for as low as $47 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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