How to travel from Baton Rouge to New York, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and New York is around 1,215 miles (1,955km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to New York 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 to Newark (EWR)

Fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Newark (EWR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $370
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to New York City.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Distance1,361 miles (2,190km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and New York

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to New York by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $85 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $370.

The distance between Baton Rouge and New York is around 1,215 miles (1,955km).

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Baton Rouge and New York by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to New York is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $370.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and New York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and New York. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Newark (EWR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and New York. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to New York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA, Eagle Bus, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and New York. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and New York. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at New York La Guardia (LGA) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to New York. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to New York typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into New York La Guardia (LGA).

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) 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 New York. The distance is around 1,361 miles (2,190km) by road and it will take around 22h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to New York is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around $365.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to New York

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and New York

Transport options from Baton Rouge to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Newark (EWR) + 2 similar
4h 30m
$370
every 30 mins1,955km (1,215 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK)4h 35m
$355
every 15 mins1,983km (1,232 miles)
Fly4h 40m
$365
every 15 mins1,973km (1,226 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
$85
twice daily2,359km (1,466 miles)
Bus via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal1 day 3h
$200
5 times a week2,303km (1,431 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 7h
$205
6 times a week2,342km (1,455 miles)
Drive
22h 45m
$135
on demand2,190km (1,361 miles)

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Airports near New York

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

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York