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

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

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

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    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 26m
    $145–777

  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 35m
    $103–453

  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
    16h 55m
    $164–243

  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 29m
    $130–628

  6. Fly Kansas City to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MCI - BTR
    8h 17m
    $110–600

  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 58m
    $128–627

  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
    9h 23m
    $145–661

  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
    $293–445

Kansas City to Baton Rouge by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 16h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours.

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