How to travel from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge, United States of America

The distance between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge is around 421 miles (677km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $315
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Bus

Take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Victory Station then take the bus to Houston and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $90
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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance475 miles (765km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $37 and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge is around 421 miles (677km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395 miles (636km)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Fort Worth and Baton Rouge by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $37 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Worth and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Camp Bowie & Watonga - Montgomery, 7th & Commerce, Hyatt Regency Houston and Pierce St @ Louisiana St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Vonlane and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Fort Worth and Baton Rouge. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge. We recommend that you take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Fort Worth and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 475 miles (765km) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $315.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Worth and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Fort Worth to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
$315
hourly677km (421 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
$425
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 20m
$125
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Bus via Houston Downtown10h 15m
$38
twice daily899km (559 miles)
Bus via The Woodlands10h 30m
$37
5 times a week900km (559 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 10m
$90
every 20 mins901km (560 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
$47
on demand765km (475 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