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

The distance between Boston and Baton Rouge is around 1,408 miles (2,266km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Boston to Baton Rouge by plane, train, bus 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 Boston (BOS) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $590
Operated by

Delta

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Newark Penn Station then Atlanta and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,570 miles (2,527km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Boston to Baton Rouge by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $590.

The distance between Boston and Baton Rouge is around 1,408 miles (2,266km).

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Boston and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx $590.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boston and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newark Penn Station and Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Boltbus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Baton Rouge. Buses run once 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 Boston and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Boston to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Boston to Baton Rouge typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Baton Rouge (BTR).

The closest major airport to Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Baton Rouge. Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (LFT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) 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 Boston and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 1,570 miles (2,527km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around $590.

How do I get from Boston to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Boston to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 50m
$590
hourly2,266km (1,408 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
$975
every 3 hours2,284km (1,419 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 5m
$440
twice daily2,447km (1,520 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
$705
every 2 hours2,301km (1,430 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$240
once daily2,793km (1,735 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 12h
$295
5 times a week2,714km (1,686 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$155
on demand2,527km (1,570 miles)

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Airports near Baton Rouge

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

BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Baton Rouge
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Baton Rouge
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Baton Rouge