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How to get fromSt. Louis to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane STL - BTR
    8h 13m
    $98–502

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    18h 30m
    $140–210

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 13m
    $368–595

  4. Drive  651.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Baton Rougecar car 651.9 mi
    10h 57m
    $112–161

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 1m
    $118–630

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane STL - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    $118–520

  7. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane STL - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 18m
    $138–544

  8. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane STL - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 27m
    $158–586

St. Louis to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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