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

The distance between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge is around 604 miles (971km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jacksonville 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $400
Operated by

Delta

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1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallahassee and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance604 miles (971km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $400.

The distance between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge is around 604 miles (971km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568 miles (914km)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Jacksonville and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $400.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jacksonville and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Jacksonville and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 604 miles (971km) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $400.

How do I get from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
$400
hourly1,196km (743 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 55m
$385
twice daily1,363km (847 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
$100
once daily1,012km (629 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
$60
on demand971km (604 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