Rome2Rio

How to get fromFort Myers to Baton Rougeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Baton Rouge

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Fort Myers to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

  1. Fly Ft. Myers to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RSW - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $268–833

  2. Fly Ft. Myers to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane RSW - BTR
    10h 2m
    $114–555

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 45m
    $122–236

  4. Drive 805.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Myers to Baton Rougecar car 805.6 mi
    13h 59m
    $147–213

  5. Bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FLL - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 40m
    $296–1,363

  6. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MIA - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 31m
    $540–1,070

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TPA - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 21m
    $159–617

  8. Bus via Oak Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlandobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 25m
    $141–259

Fort Myers to Baton Rouge by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fort Myers to Baton Rouge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 678.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Fort Myers, FL, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station and Tallahassee in around 20h 45m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There