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

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.

5 routes found

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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Charleston (CHS) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $630
Operated by

Delta

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta then New Orleans and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance798 miles (1,285km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and Baton Rouge

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Charleston to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Charleston to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
$630
once daily1,171km (727 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 30m
$325
once daily1,338km (831 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 50m
$125
6 times a week1,456km (904 miles)
Bus via Atlanta19h 35m
$130
twice daily1,507km (936 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
$79
on demand1,285km (798 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