How to travel from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City is around 783 miles (1,261km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train 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 Columbia (COU).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $925
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Montgomery then St Louis and then to Jefferson City.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then take the train to Carbondale then take the bus to St Louis then take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jefferson City.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance783 miles (1,261km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $150 and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $925.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City is around 783 miles (1,261km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565 miles (909km)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Baton Rouge and Jefferson City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $925.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Jefferson City. It typically takes around 23h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montgomery, St Louis and Jefferson City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Jefferson City. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Jefferson City. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Columbia (COU) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Columbia (COU).

The closest major airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Jefferson City. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) 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 Jefferson City. The distance is around 783 miles (1,261km) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $925.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Jefferson City

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Jefferson City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
$925
on demand1,449km (900 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
$880
every 20 mins1,479km (919 miles)
Bus
23h 55m
$195
once daily1,930km (1,199 miles)
Bus and Train
19hrs
$150
4 times a week1,497km (930 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
$78
on demand1,261km (783 miles)

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Airports near Jefferson City

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

COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17 miles (27km) from Jefferson City
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
97 miles (157km) from Jefferson City
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
146 miles (234km) from Jefferson City