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Phoenix Art Museum
The Southwest’s largest art museum, with strong collections in American, Latin American, Asian, European, and contemporary art plus rotating exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, LA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $219. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $219, and a flight costs an average of $531.
Distance: 1196 miles (1925 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$280 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $274 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 40m Average total duration 30h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, LA to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $253 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, LA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $533 (€436).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 10m.
Train takes on average 35h 8m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $394 |
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Buses from Lafayette, LA to Phoenix, AZ run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $219 (€179) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1196 miles (1925 km) distance in 28h 45m.
Distance 1196 miles (1925 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $219 (€179) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 28h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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