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 50m.

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 6h 53m and costs $210 - $950.

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 which takes 21h 20m and costs $120 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 which takes 21h 20m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 7h 11m.

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 50m to drive from Baton Rouge to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 200+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Baton Rouge to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 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 Systembus
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LFT - DSM
6h 53m
$212–903
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 20m
$128–401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
29h 33m
$178–455
Drive 889.6 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Des Moinescar 889.6 mi
17h 50m
$163–235
Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BTR - DSM
7h 11m
$187–931
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AEX - DSM
8h 34m
$232–946
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSY - DSM
8h 14m
$186–848

Baton Rouge to Des Moines by bus

6Weekly Buses

21h 20mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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