What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $190 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Tampa and Baton Rouge is 572 miles. The road distance is 684.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus via Tallahassee which takes 16h 20m and costs $90 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Baton Rouge bus from?

Tampa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Tallahassee, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Tampa to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Tampa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 6:16 AM in Tampa and 5:16 AM in Baton Rouge.

Can I drive from Tampa to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Baton Rouge is 685 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Tampa to Baton Rouge.

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

Book your Tampa to Baton Rouge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 228+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

Tampa to Baton Rouge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tampa 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 Tampa to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)TPA - BTR
8h 6m
$73–372
Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to TallahasseeGreyhound US0780s
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus StationGreyhound US0799
16h 20m
$92–177
Drive 680.8 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Baton Rouge680.8 mi
11h 41m
$125–180
Fly Tampa to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)TPA - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
8h 15m
$98–406
Fly Tampa to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)TPA - GPT
2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Baton Rouge
6h 55m
$192–971
Fly Tampa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)TPA - MSY
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
7h 22m
$75–281
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)SRQ - BTR
10h 29m
$127–635
Train to Orlando, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)MCO - MSY
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
9h 46m
$85–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL to Baton Rouge Albertson'sMiami
18h
$196–374

Tampa to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

16h 20mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tampa to Baton Rouge.

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Distance: 568.3 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Tallahassee in around 16h 20m.

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