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 17h 49m.

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 26m and costs $130 - $650.

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 St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

How far is it from Iowa to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Iowa and Baton Rouge is 793 miles. The road distance is 895.8 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 42m and costs $320 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m 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 Greyhound USA, 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 26m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Iowa to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Iowa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Baton Rouge is 896 miles. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Iowa to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 218+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

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

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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)plane DSM - BTR
7h 26m
$138–621
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)plane MLI - BTR
9h 51m
$97–462
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
27h 42m
$320–678
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
27h 50m
$179–350
Drive 890.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Baton Rougecar 890.6 mi
17h 49m
$163–235
Fly Omaha to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane OMA - BTR
9h 50m
$123–603
Fly Omaha to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane OMA - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 17m
$132–632
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane CID - BTR
10h 28m

Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

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7h 2mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.8 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Des Moines and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 50m.

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