There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Baton Rouge by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
8h 10m$60–100Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane AUS - BTR
7h$56–362Drive 417.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Baton Rougecar 417.4 mi
7h 34m$77–110Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
9h 5m$164–219Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane AUS - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
6h 55m$74–380Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
6h 37m$465–979Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane SAT - BTR
8h 42m$83–453Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane IAH - BTR
8h 18m$175–473Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 9m$188–491Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAT - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 25m$122–600
Austin to Baton Rouge by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Baton Rouge is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Baton Rouge is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $460 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Austin and Baton Rouge is 437 miles. The road distance is 419.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $100.
The bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Station takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Austin to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Baton Rouge is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 7h.
Austin to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Baton Rouge is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Austin to Baton Rouge.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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