The distance between Charleston and Baton Rouge is around 727 miles (1,171km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Charleston to Baton Rouge by plane, 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 from Charleston (CHS) to Baton Rouge (BTR).
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Take the bus to Atlanta then New Orleans and then to Baton Rouge.
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There are several options for getting from Charleston to Baton Rouge by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $630.
The distance between Charleston and Baton Rouge is around 727 miles (1,171km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681 miles (1,096km)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Charleston and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Charleston to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $630.
The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dorchester Rd / S Allen Dr, Atlanta, Civic Center Station and New Orleans. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.
Southeastern Stages, Megabus, Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charleston and Baton Rouge. Buses run on demand and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Charleston and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Charleston to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Charleston to Baton Rouge typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Charleston and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 798 miles (1,285km) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $630.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | $630 | once daily | 1,171km (727 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | $325 | once daily | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 50m | $125 | 6 times a week | 1,456km (904 miles) |
Bus via Atlanta | 19h 35m | $130 | twice daily | 1,507km (936 miles) |
Drive | 13h 35m | $79 | on demand | 1,285km (798 miles) |
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The following major airports near Baton Rouge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.