How to travel from Baton Rouge to Key West, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and Key West is around 1,077 miles (1,734km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Key WestBaton Rouge if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $490
Operated by

Delta

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
4 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Orlando, Miami then Big Pine Key and then to N Roosevelt & 6th Street.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,077 miles (1,734km)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Key West

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Key West by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $490.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Key West is around 1,077 miles (1,734km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705 miles (1,135km)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Baton Rouge and Key West by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Key West is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $490.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Key West. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Key West. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Key West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando, Miami, Big Pine Key and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound USA and Key West Transit run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Key West. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Key West. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Key West (EYW) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Key West. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Key West typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Key West (EYW).

The closest major airport to Key West is Key West International Airport (EYW) (EYW) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Key West. Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) (RSW) 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 Key West. The distance is around 1,077 miles (1,734km) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Key West is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $490.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Key West

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Key West

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
$490
every 2 hours1,779km (1,105 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
$475
every 20 mins1,948km (1,210 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
$170
once daily1,812km (1,126 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
$105
on demand1,734km (1,077 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Baton Rouge and Key West

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Key West

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

EYW
Key West International Airport (EYW)
International Airport
Distance
1 miles (2km) from Key West
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
126 miles (204km) from Key West
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
International Airport
Distance
136 miles (219km) from Key West