What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge is to train and bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 25h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge is to fly and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $110 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Kansas City and Baton Rouge is 674 miles. The road distance is 721.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $110 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Baton Rouge bus from?

Kansas City to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Kansas City to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Kansas City to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Texarkana station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Baton Rouge is 722 miles. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Kansas City to Baton Rouge.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

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Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 185+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

Kansas City to Baton Rouge - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Kansas City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

Fly Kansas City to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane MCI - BTR
8h 23m
$101–560
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane MHK - BTR
8h 33m
$99–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
17h 20m
$111–311
Drive 717.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Baton Rougecar 717.5 mi
14h 30m
$131–190
Fly Kansas City to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MCI - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
$126–584
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 MCI - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
7h 51m
$118–428
Fly Kansas City to Natchez, drive
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Natchez (HEZ)plane MCI - HEZ
2. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Baton Rougecar
9h 23m
$128–627
Fly Kansas City to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane MCI - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 36m
$147–641
Fly Kansas City to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCI - HOU
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
10h 23m
$177–872
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
25h 10m
$106–228

Kansas City to Baton Rouge by bus

6Weekly Buses

17h 20mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.4 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 17h 20m.

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