There are 6 ways to get from Baton Rouge to California by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Baton Rouge to San Diego • 6 h 16 min
$262 - $977
Cheapest option
Bus • 39 h
$176 - $457
4 alternative options
Fly Baton Rouge to Santa Ana • 8 h 59 min
$259 - $993
Bus to New Orleans, fly to San Diego • 8 h 10 min
$177 - $652
Bus, train • 45 h 11 min
$242 - $726
Drive • 29 h 13 min
$170 - $260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 29 h 13 min.
The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to fly which costs $260 - $1,000 and takes 6 h 16 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge to California. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge, La and arriving at 5th / San Pedro via Houston, Tx, San Antonio, Tx and 7th / Decatur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 h.
The distance between Baton Rouge and California is 1650 miles. The road distance is 1824.5 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to California without a car is to bus which takes 39 h and costs $170 - $460.
It takes approximately 6 h 16 min to get from Baton Rouge to California, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge, La station.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to California is to fly which takes 6 h 16 min and costs $260 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $460 and takes 39 h.
There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge Airport to San Diego Airport. The quickest flight takes 5 h 37 min and has one stopover.
Baton Rouge to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles, Ca station.
- Distance: 1649.7 miles
- Duration: 6 h 16 min
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta fly from Baton Rouge to San Diego hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles via Houston, Tx, San Antonio, Tx, Los Angeles, Ca, and 7th / Decatur in around 39 h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baton Rouge to San Diego via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge to Santa Ana via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 1 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,000
Flights from Baton Rouge to Santa Ana via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,100
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge to San Diego via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $950
Flights from Baton Rouge to San Diego via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 3 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,200
Flights from Baton Rouge to San Diego via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 28 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $950
Flights from Baton Rouge to Santa Ana via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 14 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $950
Flights from Baton Rouge to Santa Ana via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 35 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 45 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 48 min
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 52 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 55 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
Flights from New Orleans to San Diego via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 55 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baton Rouge to San Diego via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge to Santa Ana via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,100
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak to Los Angeles Union Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 43 h 11 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $230 - $340
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $410 - $600
- Business Coach Seat
- $490 - $700
- Room
- $850 - $1,200
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge, La to New Orleans, La
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35
Bus from Baton Rouge, La to Houston, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $30 - $50
- Flexible
- $55 - $75
Bus from Houston, Tx to San Antonio, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $60
Bus from San Antonio, Tx to Los Angeles, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 28 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $320
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $120 - $210
- Flexible
- $240 - $320
Bus from Baton Rouge, La to Lafayette, La
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $27
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $12 - $18
- Flexible
- $21 - $27
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California is 2 h behind Baton Rouge. It is currently 12:26 PM in Baton Rouge and 10:26 AM in California.
Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to California is 1824 miles. It takes approximately 29 h 13 min to drive from Baton Rouge to California.
Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Baton Rouge Airport to San Diego Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge Airport is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $20 - $24.