There are 3 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Columbia by bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Hattiesburgbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Columbiataxi
4h 57m$105–187Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baton Rouge to Columbiacar 115.3 mi
2h 55m$21–31Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to McComb Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from McComb Station to Columbiataxi
5h 4m$140–189
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbia is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Baton Rouge and Columbia is 230 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Baton Rouge to Columbia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Columbia is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Baton Rouge to Columbia.
There are one+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Columbia, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Baton Rouge to Columbia. However, you can take the bus to Hattiesburg then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Baton Rouge to Columbia in around 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to McComb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–130
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