How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Lafayette start from $297. The average price for this route is around $357. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Lafayette is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1870 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Lafayette route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Lafayette at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Lafayette generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Lafayette?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Lafayette from $158 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lafayette on February 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 9h	3:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	3:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 12h	9:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 11h	12:05pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 12h	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:59 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $297, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1870 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$297 - $539	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$331 - $650	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Lafayette?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Lafayette

A
TA Travel Center - Lafayette
1701 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
Visit page
B
Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station
100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
C
Lafayette Bus Stop
2405 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,172 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Lafayette, LA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Lafayette start from $297. The average price for this route is around $357. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Lafayette is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1870 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Lafayette route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Lafayette at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Lafayette generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Lafayette?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Feb 5, 2026 with a price of $201

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

You can expect to pay from $201 to $201 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $201 which is on 2026-02-05.