There are 4 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane MDT - BTR
8h 40m$92–462Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
27h 35m$150–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
34h 7m$199–573Drive 1,178.6 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rougecar 1,178.6 mi
19h 55m$216–311
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to bus which costs $150 - $400 and takes 27h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Baton Rouge is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 27h 35m and costs $150 - $400.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $400 and takes 27h 35m.
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baton Rouge is 1h behind Harrisburg, Pa. It is currently 4:22 PM in Harrisburg, Pa and 3:22 PM in Baton Rouge.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is 1185 miles. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge.
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