What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Fort Walton Beach and Baton Rouge is 331 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $140 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 6h 14m.

Can I drive from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 228+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge by bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from McDonald's - Crestview to Baton Rouge Albertson'sMiami
6h 16m
$141–260
Drive 298.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge298.2 mi
5h 6m
$55–79
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)VPS - BTR
6h 14m
$97–410
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)VPS - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
7h 7m
$122–444
Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Pensacola-Airport-PNS
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)PNS - BTR
7h 10m
$192–571
Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)ECP - BTR
7h 22m
$216–551
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)VPS - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
8h 22m
$104–399

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

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6h 14mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from McDonald's - Crestview to Baton Rouge Albertson's once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours.

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Walton Beach to Baton Rouge by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Drive 298.2 mi

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Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta

Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta

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