Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA

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Next departures for San Diego to Lafayette on August 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Lafayette Transit SystemCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Lafayette Transit SystemFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$138 - $285Average Duration1d 21h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$279 - $280Average Duration1d 23h
218kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
$138Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$212
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance1488 miles (2399 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Lafayette Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $151

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

You can expect to pay from $151 to $267 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-08-26.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lafayette will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA

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