Trains tickets from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Newark.

Average Price$149 - $329Average Duration1d 10h
50kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$336 - $336Average Duration1d 23h
181kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud 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

Train Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$336
Average train trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:15pm
Distance1233 miles (1988 km)

Lafayette to Newark Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Aug 15, 2025 with a price of $323

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

You can expect to pay from $323 to $798 for a train 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 $323 which is on 2025-08-15.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lafayette and Newark is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Newark.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Newark, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Lafayette and Newark compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Lafayette to Newark, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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