What is the distance between Lafayette and Newark?

Lafayette and Newark are 1234 miles (1991 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Newark?

If you're headed to Newark from Lafayette, chances are that your bus will depart from TA Travel Center - Lafayette and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lafayette to Newark from $141 | Compare & Save up to 28%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 15 at 2:00am
Departure city: Lafayette
Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
Arrival time: August 16 at 10:00am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
Departure time: August 15 at 9:35am
Departure city: Lafayette
Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
Arrival time: August 16 at 10:25pm
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: August 15 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Lafayette
Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
Arrival time: August 17 at 4:20am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: August 15 at 2:30am
Departure city: Lafayette
Departure location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
Arrival time: August 16 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: August 15 at 10:15pm
Departure city: Lafayette
Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
Arrival time: August 17 at 10:00am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Newark.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$149 - $329	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$336 - $336	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 181kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lafayette to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

$149Cheapest ticket

50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$206

Average bus trip duration1d 10h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance1233 miles (1988 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,172 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,027 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Lafayette to Newark Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Lafayette to Newark.

Bus service from Lafayette to Newark will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Lafayette to Newark, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Newark?

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Stops in Newark

A - Newark Liberty International Airport

B - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lafayette, LA - Newark, NJ

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Aug 15, 2025 with a price of $141

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $141 to $196 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-08-15.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Lafayette to Newark that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$206	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 23h	Avg Price$336	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

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