The intersection of Interstates 10 and 49 serves as a strategic advantage in transportation and accessibility into and out of the parish. Additionally, Lafayette can be easily reached by means of the Southern Pacific Railways, the Lafayette Regional Airport and by intercoastal waterway. The ports of West St. Mary, Vermilion, Iberia, Greater Baton Rouge and the Twin Parish Port are also within 50 miles of Lafayette.

Rail 

The following railways operate in Lafayette Parish: Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF), Union Pacific, Acadiana Railway Company, and Louisiana & Delta (L & D)

L & D operates over 114 miles of their own track as well as 92 miles of the BNSF mail line

Rail "for hire" is available to the public via Branch Warehousing. Located in LEDA Southpark, they are the only distribution warehouse on spur with rail services available. Branch Warehousing has 100,000 square feet of indoor, insulated, heated, and security-monitored space. Plans for additional space is in the works. To find out more contact Branch Warehousing at (337) 837-2042 or visit their website at www.branchwarehousing.com.

Air Service

The Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is a large, non-hub airport located in the city of Lafayette.

• Three runways - the longest is 7651 ft
• Daily flights to Houston (11), Atlanta (3), Memphis (3), and Dallas/Fort Worth (3)
• Nearby airports include New Orleans International (120 mi east) and Acadiana Regional Airport (New Iberia)

Waterways

• Port of Greater Baton Rouge - 50 mi east
• Port of Lake Charles - 70 mi west
• Port of Iberia - 20 mi south
• Port of W. St. Mary - 40 mi south
• Port of Vermilion - 15 mi south
• Twin Parish Port - 40 mi southwest