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How to get to Lafayette by bus
Routes | 4 |
Trips per day | 27 |
bus lines | 2 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Lafayette
Lafayette, a quaint college town with a vibrant history, is a superb destination for fans of history and old buildings. The city's historic old quarter is a beautiful sight to behold, with some buildings dating back to the 19th century. A walk around this quarter will bring you back to the early days of the American Industrial Revolution. Don't miss out on the chance to visit Fort Ouiatenon, the first European fortified settlement in the area now called Indiana. If you are looking for a spot to enjoy a picnic with your friends and your family, head to historic Prophetstown State Park for plenty of activities; we're talking a water park, unique wildlife observation, camping, and a working farm dating back to the 1920s.
Lafayette's food scene offers a good mix of traditional dishes and modern ones. If you wish to enjoy genuine local specialties, South Street Smokehouse offers amazing homestyle dishes. For those who just can't have enough local pizzas, stop by Arni's, a pizzeria that has been around for more than 40 years.
Travel to Lafayette is easy thanks to multiple bus lines and the Amtrak Cardinal line, which runs through the city. The nearest major airport is about 60 miles away in Indianapolis, so ground travel is definitely your friend for this destination.
Station Information
CityBus Center is a center of local transit services in Lafayette. Local buses board in the bus bays behind the building, while intercity buses like OurBus and Miller Transportation pick up passengers in front of the adjacent parking lot. Although there is no covered waiting area at the intercity bus stop, passengers can wait inside the CityBus station to take advantage of the seating and public restrooms. The station is only a few blocks north of downtown Lafayette and two blocks from Lafayette's Amtrak train station for convenient transfers.
Popular bus stations in Lafayette:
Parking Lot next to CityBus Center
What bus companies travel to Lafayette, Indiana?
Located in Indiana, Lafayette is accessible by bus from 4 other cities. You can choose from 27 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Lafayette on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Lafayette are also available..
Bus companies serving Lafayette
Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 208 | 15h 34m | RON 534.85 |
Greyhound | 28 | 8h 2m | RON 244.42 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Which bus carrier has the best service to Lafayette?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Lafayette by bus with OurBus giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that OurBus had the most comfortable bus service to Lafayette taking into account the seats and amenities that OurBus offers. They rate OurBus a 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Lafayette punctually, travelers suggest that OurBus has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Lafayette, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main bus station in Lafayette is Parking Lot next to CityBus Center. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Lafayette.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Chicago | 2h 34m | RON 144.91 |
Indianapolis | 1h 18m | RON 80.37 |
Bloomington | 2h 40m | RON 163.30 |
Gary | 2h 0m | RON 172.73 |
Top bus routes to and from Lafayette
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