Train from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Austin to Lafayette on December 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Austin, TX
Lafayette, LACheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Austin, TX
Lafayette, LANo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:30 PM CST.

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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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
10h 40mAverage Duration
338 milesDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$53 - $204Average Duration10h 40m
14kg CO₂e
Average Price$75 - $127Average Duration22h 22m
50kg CO₂e

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

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

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11/28
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11/29
$166
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12/04
$138
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $138

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $466 for a train 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 $138 which is on 2025-12-04.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and Lafayette, LA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $87 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $75. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lafayette, LA, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to Lafayette, LA in about 10h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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