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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane CID - BTR
    8h 26m
    $192–902

  2. Drive 921 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Baton Rougecar car 921 mi
    15h 47m
    $169–243

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 42m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 53m

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CID - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $200–930

  6. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane CID - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    $224–918

  7. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CID - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 50m
    $236–1,130

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 47m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 28h 42m.

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