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How to get fromKansas City to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MCI - BTR
    8h 32m
    $120–600

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MHK - BTR
    8h 33m
    $103–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 5m
    $156–243

  4. Drive 720.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Baton Rougecar car 720.6 mi
    14h 12m
    $132–190

  5. Fly Kansas City to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MCI - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    $129–629

  6. Fly Kansas City to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    $234–508

  7. Fly Kansas City to Natchez, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Natchez (HEZ)plane plane MCI - HEZ
    2. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Baton Rougecar car
    8h 43m
    $138–677

  8. Fly Kansas City to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MCI - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 8m
    $151–666

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    25h 10m
    $200–398

Kansas City to Baton Rouge by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 17h 5m.

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