How far is Austin from Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 342 miles (551 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Austin to Lafayette leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at TA Travel Center - Lafayette. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Austin to Lafayette from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Lafayette on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	11h 15m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	10h 40m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	10h 55m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Lafayette on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h	6:15pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	10h 55m	10:25pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	10h 5m	2:25am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Austin	11h 50m	9:30am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h	1:55am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

338 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $156	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $104	Average Duration22h 22m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,353 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Lafayette?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$56

11/16

$52

Today

$105

11/18

No data

11/19

$56

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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $115 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-19.