How to travel from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge, United States of America

The distance between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge is around 1,451 miles (2,335km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Las Vegas 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.

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Fly

Fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $635
Operated by

American Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Phoenix, Ft Worth then Houston and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Phoenix and then to Tucson AZ then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the bus to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,662 miles (2,674km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $205 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $635.

The distance between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge is around 1,451 miles (2,335km).

It takes around 5hrs to get from Las Vegas and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $635.

The cheapest way to travel between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phoenix, Ft Worth, Houston and Houston Downtown. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound USA, Amtrak and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Las Vegas (LAS) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 5m.

There is no direct flight from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge typically takes around 4h 5m. Flights depart from Las Vegas (LAS) 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 Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 1,662 miles (2,674km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $635.

How do I get from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Las Vegas and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5hrs
$635
every 10 mins2,335km (1,451 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
$325
twice daily2,391km (1,486 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 25m
$1,035
once daily2,396km (1,489 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
$225
5 times a week3,268km (2,030 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 14h
$260
3 times a week2,917km (1,812 miles)
Bus to Tucson, train1 day 16h
$205
6 times a week2,914km (1,810 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$165
on demand2,674km (1,662 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