How to travel from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles is around 1,617 miles (2,603km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $425
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Houston Downtown then Dallas and then to Los Angeles.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lafayette then take the train to Los Angeles.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Los Angeles.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,813 miles (2,918km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $220 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles is around 1,617 miles (2,603km).

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Baton Rouge and Los Angeles by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $425.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Los Angeles (LAX). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Los Angeles. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Houston and Dallas. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Los Angeles. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Los Angeles (LAX).

The closest major airport to Los Angeles is Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (BUR) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) 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 Los Angeles. The distance is around 1,813 miles (2,918km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $425.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Los Angeles

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 50m
$425
every 30 mins2,643km (1,642 miles)
Fly to Burbank (BUR)5h 55m
$505
5 times a day2,626km (1,632 miles)
Fly to Long Beach (LGB)6h 25m
$580
hourly2,622km (1,629 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 50m
$495
every 30 mins2,603km (1,617 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
$445
every 4 hours2,654km (1,649 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$245
twice daily3,159km (1,963 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 20h
$220
6 times a week3,051km (1,896 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$180
on demand2,918km (1,813 miles)

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Airports near Los Angeles

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

BUR
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12 miles (19km) from Los Angeles
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from Los Angeles
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
34 miles (54km) from Los Angeles