How to travel from Baton Rouge to Houston, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and Houston is around 267 miles (430km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Houston by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Houston (IAH).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $285
Operated by

United Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston Downtown.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $17
Operated byFlixbus USA+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance267 miles (430km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Houston

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Houston by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $17 and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Houston is around 267 miles (430km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254 miles (409km)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Baton Rouge and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Houston is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $17 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Houston. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Houston (IAH). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Houston. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Baton Rouge and Houston with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Houston. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Houston. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Houston (IAH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Baton Rouge and Houston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

United Airlines fly between Baton Rouge and Houston. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Houston (IAH). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Baton Rouge to Houston typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Houston (IAH).

The closest major airport to Houston is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (HOU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (IAH) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baton Rouge and Houston. The distance is around 267 miles (430km) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around $285.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Houston

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 35m
$285
every 30 mins460km (286 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 20m
$280
every 20 mins458km (284 miles)
Bus
5hrs
$17
every 4 hours440km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
$27
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Houston

The following major airports near Houston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Houston
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (25km) from Houston
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83 miles (134km) from Houston