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 28m and costs $75 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Baton Rouge and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Baton Rouge to Tampa?

The distance between Baton Rouge and Tampa is 569 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 14h 42m and costs $240 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus 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 11m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $440 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Baton Rouge to Tampa bus arrive?

Baton Rouge to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Baton Rouge. It is currently 5:30 AM in Baton Rouge and 6:30 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 41m to drive from Baton Rouge to Tampa.

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

Book your Baton Rouge to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Tampa.

Baton Rouge to Tampa - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Tampa by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Tampa (TPA)BTR - TPA
7h 11m
$77–402
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Tampa
cheapest
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 Tampa (TPA)MSY - TPA
6h 28m
$76–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Albertson's to Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FLHouston
14h 42m
$240–435
Drive 680.3 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Tampa680.3 mi
11h 41m
$125–180
Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Tampa (TPA)LFT - TPA
7h 14m
$107–435
Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Albertson's to Love's Travel Stop - Biloxi
2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)GPT - TPA
7h 32m
$197–1,092
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)BTR - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
9h 44m
$116–587
Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to TallahasseeGreyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus StationGreyhound US0780s
17h 20m
$95–193
Bus via Dade City
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Dade CityHouston
19h 10m
$130–184

Baton Rouge to Tampa by bus (Greyhound)

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17h 20mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.8 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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) hourly. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Baton Rouge Albertson's to Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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