Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Lafayette, LA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Lafayette

Average PriceUS$99 - US$181Average Duration1d 1h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Average PriceUS$263 - US$263Average Duration1d 21h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
US$99Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$134
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:35am
Distance948 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

St. Louis to Lafayette Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Lafayette, LA

  1. What is the distance between St. Louis and Lafayette?

    The distance between St. Louis and Lafayette is approximately 951 km (590 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    Buses departing from Gateway Station in St. Louis will take you to TA Travel Center - Lafayette in Lafayette.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from St. Louis to Lafayette.

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 St. Louis to Lafayette.

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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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Lafayette, LA?

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