How to travel from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and Baton Rouge is around 782 miles (1,259km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Baton RougeJefferson City if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $1,030
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis then Montgomery and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to St. Louis then take the bus to CarbondaleIL - Amtrak then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then take the bus to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance782 miles (1,259km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 20h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $1,030.

The distance between Jefferson City and Baton Rouge is around 782 miles (1,259km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565 miles (909km)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Jefferson City and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $1,030.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Jefferson City and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jefferson City, St Louis and Montgomery. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jefferson City and Baton Rouge. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) 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 Jefferson City and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 782 miles (1,259km) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $1,030.

How do I get from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Jefferson City to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
$1,030
on demand1,451km (902 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 60m
$570
twice daily1,479km (919 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
$195
once daily1,942km (1,207 miles)
Train and Bus
20h 5m
$125
4 times a week1,496km (930 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
$77
on demand1,259km (782 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