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

The distance between Baton Rouge and Raleigh is around 830 miles (1,336km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Raleigh 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $360
Operated by

Delta

+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and then to Durham NC.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $145
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 Greensboro and then to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance931 miles (1,499km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $360.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Raleigh is around 830 miles (1,336km).

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Baton Rouge and Raleigh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Raleigh is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $360.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Raleigh. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Raleigh. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

Greyhound USA, Southeastern Stages, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Raleigh. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Raleigh. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Raleigh/Durham (RDU) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Raleigh. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Raleigh typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) 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 Raleigh. The distance is around 931 miles (1,499km) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Raleigh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $360.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Raleigh

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Raleigh

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 55m
$360
hourly1,336km (830 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
$490
twice daily1,378km (856 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
$355
every 20 mins1,504km (935 miles)
Plane and Train5h 5m
$455
5 times a day1,388km (862 miles)
Fly to Charlotte (CLT), Train6h 10m
$540
5 times a day1,391km (864 miles)
Bus via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal + 1 similar
18h 30m
$145
6 times a week1,560km (969 miles)
Bus19h 20m
$145
twice daily1,607km (998 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 30m
$150
5 times a week1,656km (1,029 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
$90
on demand1,499km (931 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

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

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh