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

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

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

    best
    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
    6h 36m
    $418–930

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    18h 30m
    $110–230

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus 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
    18h 37m
    $217–478

  4. Drive 651.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Baton Rougecar car 651.9 mi
    10h 57m
    $119–172

  5. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane STL - BTR
    8h 20m
    $112–552

  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 47m
    $132–582

  7. Fly to Natchez, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Natchez (HEZ)plane plane STL - HEZ
    2. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Baton Rougecar car
    8h 18m
    $130–630

  8. 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 34m
    $144–618

St. Louis to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 713.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 18h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) hourly.

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