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How to get fromOpelousas to Houstonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Opelousas to Houston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Houstonbus bus Miami
    3h 44m
    $66–173
  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Opelousas to Houstoncar car 221.2 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    6h 18m
    $51–68
  4. Fly, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LFT - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    2h 49m
    $53–307
  5. Bus via Downtown Houston (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2210 / ...
    4h 8m
    $41–63
  6. Bus via Congress St @ Milam St (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    5h 18m
    $42–70

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette to Houston once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 5h 54m.

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