Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, LA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$104 - $346Average Duration1d 9h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$241 - $997Average Duration1d 18h
152kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
$104Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure2:40am
Distance1039 miles (1675 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $102

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Lafayette, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Lafayette will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Lafayette while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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