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New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$27
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 29
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
2 h 23 m
Buses on Oct 29
10
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 10 buses from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA, including 10 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m 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.
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Buses from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 9:35 AM Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 3h20 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Lafayette, TA Travel center | 2h20 | 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 3h50 | 4:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 3h25 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Lafayette, TA Travel center | 2h30 | 3:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 2h55 | 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Lafayette, TA Travel center | 2h25 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lafayette, TA Travel center | 2h30 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Powerful museum using immersive exhibits to explain World War II through personal stories, artifacts, and major military history.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA buses use the Lafayette, TA Travel center to New Orleans, LA station pair, with some services arriving at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). Use this guide to compare Lafayette, LA and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lafayette, TA Travel center is 3 km from Lafayette city centre. Public transport options include:
Lafayette, TA Travel center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a fast-food restaurant at the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lafayette, TA Travel center.
Available at Lafayette, TA Travel center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lafayette, TA Travel center: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are available at Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station): Ramp access available.
New Orleans, LA is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, LA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at New Orleans, LA. ATMs are available at New Orleans, LA.
Ticket office support is available at New Orleans, LA.
Available at New Orleans, LA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, LA: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). ATMs are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Ticket office support is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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