What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge is to fly and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.

How far is it from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Detroit and Baton Rouge is 952 miles. The road distance is 1084 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 27h 25m and costs $170 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Baton Rouge bus from?

Detroit to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 27h 25m.

Where does the Detroit to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Detroit to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:33 PM in Detroit and 5:33 PM in Baton Rouge.

Can I drive from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Baton Rouge is 1084 miles. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Detroit to Baton Rouge.

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

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

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 228+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)DTW - BTR
9h 5m
$88–442
Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus StationGreyhound US0602
27h 25m
$176–404
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
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
28h 8m
$195–476
Drive 1,077.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Baton Rouge1,077.7 mi
19h 12m
$197–285
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)DTW - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
9h 12m
$118–467
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)DTW - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
8h 41m
$115–272
Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)DTW - GPT
2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Baton Rouge
9h 45m
$192–621
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
33h 30m
$151–357

Detroit to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

27h 25mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Detroit to Baton Rouge.

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Distance: 946.3 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 25m.

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