What is the cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $95 - $200 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Baton Rouge and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge and arriving at Marion St @ Kennedy Blvd via US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

The distance between Baton Rouge and Tampa is 570 miles. The road distance is 684.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 16h 27m and costs $150 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baton Rouge to Tampa bus from?

Baton Rouge to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Baton Rouge station.

Bus or fly from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $200 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Baton Rouge to Tampa bus arrive?

Baton Rouge to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Ruskin station.

What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Baton Rouge. It is currently 10:05 AM in Baton Rouge and 11:05 AM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Tampa is 684 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Baton Rouge to Tampa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

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Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1296+ hotels available in Tampa.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Tampa
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1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Tampa (TPA)plane BTR - TPA
7h 38m
$97–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Ruskinbus Houston
16h 27m
$152–196
Drive 680.3 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Tampacar 680.3 mi
11h 48m
$125–180
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Tampa
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 Tampa (TPA)plane MSY - TPA
6h 20m
$135–727
Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Tampa (TPA)plane LFT - TPA
7h 34m
$116–520
Bus, train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa
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 Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
3. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)plane GPT - TPA
7h 4m
$455–882
Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane BTR - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
10h 6m
$145–677
Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0780s
17h 20m
$100–195

Baton Rouge to Tampa by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 566.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Baton Rouge to Ruskin once daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 13h 14m.

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