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

The distance between Baton Rouge and Sacramento is around 1,829 miles (2,944km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Sacramento by plane, bus, subway, 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 Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $490
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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train
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bus
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $290
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,195 miles (3,532km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Sacramento by plane, bus, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $290 and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $490.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Sacramento is around 1,829 miles (2,944km).

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Baton Rouge and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx $490.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $290 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Sacramento. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Sacramento (SMF). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Sacramento. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Sacramento. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Sacramento. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Sacramento typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF).

The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) 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 Sacramento. The distance is around 2,195 miles (3,532km) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around $490.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Sacramento

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Sacramento

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 60m
$490
every 30 mins2,944km (1,829 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
$495
every 20 mins3,021km (1,877 miles)
Plane and Train8h 40m
$460
hourly3,166km (1,967 miles)
Fly to San Jose (SJC), Train8h 60m
$570
every 4 hours3,158km (1,962 miles)
Bus
2 days
$300
twice daily3,805km (2,364 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 5h
$290
6 times a week3,678km (2,286 miles)
Bus to Lafayette, train2 days 10h
$300
6 times a week3,940km (2,448 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
$215
on demand3,532km (2,195 miles)

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Airports near Sacramento

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

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento