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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)planeCID - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    8h 52m
    $118–476

  2. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)planeCID - BTR
    9h 29m
    $92–452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to St Louisbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    28h 26m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Champaignbus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    5. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    28h 34m

  5. Drive 921 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Baton Rougecar921 mi
    15h 46m
    $169–243

  6. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)planeCID - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    13h 3m
    $138–512

  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)planeCID - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    10h 28m
    $100–430

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Iowa City and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 26m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) 4 times a day.

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