What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Kansas City, Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Des Moines and Baton Rouge is 794 miles. The road distance is 892.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus via Wake Village which takes 21h 50m and costs $130 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus from?

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Wake Village, which costs $130 - $410 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Baton Rouge is 893 miles. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 228+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

Des Moines to Baton Rouge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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.

Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)DSM - BTR
7h 25m
$159–781
Bus via Wake Village
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
21h 50m
$130–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
27h 53m
$193–426
Drive 887.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge887.6 mi
18h 3m
$162–234
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)DSM - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
7h 30m
$184–806
Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)DSM - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Station
8h 16m
$210–812
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)DSM - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
7h 57m
$156–701
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mt. Pleasant
2. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to St Louis
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
29h 14m
$162–371
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
29h 21m
$215–491

Des Moines to Baton Rouge by bus

6Weekly Buses

21h 50mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Kansas City, Texarkana, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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