Lafayette station is Amtrak’s stop in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, inside the Rosa Parks Transportation Center. The Sunset Limited serves the station, and the shared transportation center connects rail arrivals with local bus service.
- Location: 100 Lee Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501-8032.
- Train: The Sunset Limited runs through Lafayette three times weekly.
- Station basics: There is a waiting room and vending machines; the platform and waiting room are accessible.
- Local buses: Lafayette Transit System routes use a downtown hub.
Where is Lafayette station?
Lafayette station is at 100 Lee Avenue in downtown Lafayette, within the Rosa Parks Transportation Center. The center serves as both a rail stop and a bus transportation facility, making it the place to orient yourself if you’re arriving by train and continuing by local transit.
The depot dates to 1911, according to a station plaque, although some accounts give 1912. Fire damaged the building on May 11, 2001, and restoration began the following year. After an $11 million project, the restored depot reopened as a multimodal transportation facility in 2007.
Which trains serve Lafayette station?
The Sunset Limited is the train serving Lafayette, with service three times weekly. It connects Lafayette with New Orleans and Los Angeles, and Lafayette is one of its Louisiana stops.
For fares and schedules, Amtrak directs passengers to Amtrak.com or 1-800-USA-RAIL at 1-800-872-7245. Train schedules can affect your arrival plans, so check the official site before you go.
What facilities and accessibility features are at the station?
The station building has a waiting room used by Amtrak and bus passengers, as well as city transit and transportation offices. Vending machines are among the station facilities.
According to Amtrak’s station profile, the platform and waiting room are accessible. The station has no accessible restroom, ticket office or water fountain; it also has no restrooms, ATM, Wi-Fi, elevator, payphones or Quik-Trak kiosk. There is no checked-baggage service, baggage storage, baggage assistance or parking.
There are no posted hours for the station waiting room, ticket office or passenger assistance. If you need a particular facility or assistance, confirm arrangements with Amtrak before your trip.
How do you get from Lafayette station to the hotel?
Lafayette station is about a 4-minute drive from a two-star hotel in Lafayette. You can also walk between the station and hotel; the route is about 23 minutes on foot.
The station is already part of the Rosa Parks Transportation Center, so local buses are another option for continuing your journey. Lafayette Transit System operates seven routes through a downtown hub, with route headways of 30 minutes. Its fixed-route buses are low-floor, ADA-accessible vehicles with ramps.
How can you continue around Lafayette?
Lafayette Transit System’s operating hours are 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fixed-route fares are $1.00 for adults, $0.90 for children ages 5–12, free for children under 5, and $0.50 for Medicare, elderly and handicapped riders.
If you’re planning time in the city centre after arriving, the practical guide to Lafayette city centre covers that area.
Before relying on bus hours, fares or train schedules, check the official site before you go with Lafayette Transit System or Amtrak, as appropriate.
If you’re arriving by air instead, the Lafayette Regional Airport route to Express Inn covers that airport leg.
FAQs
What is the official name of Lafayette station?
Amtrak identifies it as Lafayette station, or LFT. It is located within Rosa Parks Transportation Center in downtown Lafayette.
Does Lafayette station have a waiting room?
Yes. The station building includes a waiting room used by Amtrak and bus passengers, and the room is accessible.
Can you take a bus from the station?
The station is part of a bus transportation center, and Lafayette Transit System routes use a downtown hub. Its fixed-route buses have ramps and low floors.