Trains tickets from New York City to Lafayette, IN

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WedAug 13
from $261
ThuAug 14
FriAug 15
from $656
SatAug 16
SunAug 17
from $261
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TueAug 19
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$94 - $348Average Duration22h 25m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$110 - $318Average Duration1d
99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 22 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
22h 25mAverage Duration
$94Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Lafayette, IN: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$236
Average train trip duration1d
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:02am
Distance676 miles (1089 km)
Latest train departure6:40am

New York City to Lafayette Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
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08/10
$306
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08/12
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08/13
$251
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08/15
$632
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $251

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

You can expect to pay from $251 to $688 for a train ticket from New York City to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-08-13.

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 New York City and Lafayette is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lafayette.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lafayette you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York City and Lafayette, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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