How to travel from Baton Rouge to San Antonio, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and San Antonio is around 459 miles (739km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to San Antonio 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 San Antonio (SAT).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $450
Operated by

American Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $80
Operated by

Greyhound USA

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lafayette then take the train to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $84
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance461 miles (742km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to San Antonio by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $57 and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $450.

The distance between Baton Rouge and San Antonio is around 459 miles (739km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443 miles (713km)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Baton Rouge and San Antonio by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to San Antonio is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $450.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $57 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and San Antonio. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to San Antonio (SAT). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and San Antonio. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and San Antonio. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and San Antonio. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to San Antonio. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to San Antonio typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into San Antonio (SAT).

The closest major airport to San Antonio is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (SAT) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from San Antonio. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (AUS) and County-Foster Airport (VCT) (VCT) 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 San Antonio. The distance is around 461 miles (742km) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to San Antonio is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $450.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to San Antonio

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and San Antonio

Transport options from Baton Rouge to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
$450
hourly1,043km (648 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
$405
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
$380
twice daily784km (487 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
$80
twice daily758km (471 miles)
Bus via Houston Downtown8h 40m
$57
4 times a week757km (470 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 40m
$84
6 times a week779km (484 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
$46
on demand742km (461 miles)

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Airports near San Antonio

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

SAT
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from San Antonio
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
International Airport
Distance
73 miles (118km) from San Antonio
VCT
County-Foster Airport (VCT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103 miles (166km) from San Antonio