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 7m.

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 and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $150 - $700.

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 St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

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 which takes 27h 45m and costs $200 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Greyhound USA, 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 and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus 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 7m to drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge.

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

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

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 452+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

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

There are 8 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)plane DSM - BTR
7h
$139–681
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
27h 45m
$202–395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
27h 53m
$289–638
Drive 887.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Baton Rougecar 887.6 mi
18h 7m
$162–234
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DSM - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
6h 51m
$158–702
Fly to Natchez, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Natchez (HEZ)plane DSM - HEZ
2. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Baton Rougecar
7h 35m
$156–698
Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane DSM - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 11m
$172–692
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DSM - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 31m
$151–653

Des Moines to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

27h 45mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge.

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Distance: 788.9 mi
Duration: 7h

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 St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 45m.

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