What is the cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs $200 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Baton Rouge and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

How far is it from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

The distance between Baton Rouge and Des Moines is 857 miles. The road distance is 894.8 miles.

How do I travel from Baton Rouge to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Wake Village which takes 21h 20m and costs $110 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baton Rouge to Des Moines bus from?

Baton Rouge to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines is to bus via Wake Village which takes 21h 20m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Baton Rouge to Des Moines bus arrive?

Baton Rouge to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Des Moines is 895 miles. It takes approximately 17h 46m to drive from Baton Rouge to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Baton Rouge to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Des Moines (DSM)LFT - DSM
7h
$202–854
Bus via Wake Village
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas City
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
21h 20m
$115–363
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
3. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moines
28h 55m
$193–415
Drive 889.6 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Des Moines889.6 mi
17h 46m
$163–235
Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM)BTR - DSM
7h 19m
$177–831
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Des Moines (DSM)AEX - DSM
8h 43m
$222–865
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)MSY - DSM
8h 14m
$176–798
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
26h 35m
$164–372

Baton Rouge to Des Moines by bus

6Weekly Buses

21h 20mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Des Moines via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, and Kansas City in around 21h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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