Lafayette Regional Airport
The Lafayette Regional Airport is located next to U.S. Highway 90 (future Interstate 49) on the east side of the city. Although the airport does not have international flights, regional jet service is operated nonstop to three hubs: Atlanta (ATL), Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) and Houston (IAH) through United, American, and Delta.
Lafayette Transit System
Lafayette Transit System is serviced by Greyhound and is located at 100 Lee Ave. Lafayette, LA 70501 in the Rosa Parks Transportation Center in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. The bus station and ticketing office is open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. To view upcoming bus trips click here or call the main office at (337) 235-1541, for tickets (337) 235-1541, and for package express (337) 233-6750.
AMTRAK
Lafayette's AMTRAK station is located at 100 Lee Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501 in the Rosa Parks Transportation Center in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. The Lafayette stop on the route is after Lake Charles and before New Iberia continuing on to New Orleans. To view available trips click here.
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