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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 18h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Burlington and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Iowa to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Iowa and Baton Rouge is 793 miles. The road distance is 892.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 53m and costs $190 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

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

Iowa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 28h.

Where does the Iowa to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Iowa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Baton Rouge is 893 miles. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Iowa to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 236+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Des Moines to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)DSM - BTR
7h 25m
$159–781
Fly Quad City International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)MLI - BTR
9h 9m
$93–452
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
27h 53m
$193–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to St Louis
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
28h
$161–377
Drive 887.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge887.6 mi
18h 3m
$162–234
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)CID - BTR
9h 39m
$113–490
Fly Omaha to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)OMA - BTR
9h 53m
$144–763
Fly Omaha to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)OMA - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
9h 58m
$169–788

Iowa to Baton Rouge by bus and train

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Distance: 788.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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 Burlington and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h.

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Fly Des Moines to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Fly Quad City International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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Drive 887.6 mi

Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Fly Omaha to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Fly Omaha to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

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Flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

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Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Reagan Washington

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Flights from Quad City International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth

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Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta

Flights from Quad City International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta

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