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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and Baton Rouge takes 24h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h
Duration
997 mi
Distance
$258
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Des Moines and Baton Rouge. The service departs Des Moines at 6:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Baton Rouge at 17:30:00. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 24h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA24h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA24h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA24h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA24h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Baton Rouge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 996.8 mi
  • Duration: 24h

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Kansas City, Texarkana, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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