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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to LafayetteAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview
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Based on 5497 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $102
Austin to Lafayette Train
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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $73To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA, as early as possible.
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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 Austin 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Austin and Lafayette 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 Austin to Lafayette, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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.
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.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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