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How to get fromMinneapolis to Baton Rougeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSP - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    $125–581

  2. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 40m
    $196–435

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 33m
    $402–876

  4. Drive 1,166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Baton Rougecar car 1,166.8 mi
    20h 21m
    $213–308

  5. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MSP - BTR
    8h 34m
    $132–602

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MSP - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $151–631

  7. Fly to Natchez, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Natchez (HEZ)plane plane MSP - HEZ
    2. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Baton Rougecar car
    9h 6m
    $150–629

  8. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MSP - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 56m
    $163–668

  9. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSP - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus bus
    10h 24m
    $206–708

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 45m
    $235–439

Minneapolis to Baton Rouge by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 30h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours.

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