There are 11 ways to get from Baton Rouge to California by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BTR - SAN
9h 1m$172–865Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BTR - LAX
9h 55m$106–464Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
32h 12m$277–502Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
2d$188–1,925Drive 1,773.9 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge to Los Angelescar 1,773.9 mi
28h 36m$324–468Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MSY - SAN
8h 56m$351–682Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSY - LAX
9h 46m$110–371Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MSY - SFO
9h 44m$529–1,140Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane BTR - SNA
11h 32m$156–716Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane HOU - SAN
10h 51m$301–1,409Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
39h 20m$164–370
Baton Rouge to California by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $380 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to bus and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $350 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to California. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.
The distance between Baton Rouge and California is 1560 miles. The road distance is 1784.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to California without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 12m and costs $270 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Baton Rouge to California, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $270 - $500 and takes 32h 12m.
Baton Rouge to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Baton Rouge. It is currently 2:25 PM in Baton Rouge and 12:25 PM in California.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and El Paso in around 32h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–1,900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to California is 1784 miles. It takes approximately 28h 36m to drive from Baton Rouge to California.
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