The distance between Phoenix and Baton Rouge is around 1,274 miles (2,050km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Phoenix 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 from Phoenix (PHX) to Baton Rouge (BTR).
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Take the bus to Dallas then Houston Downtown and then to Baton Rouge.
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Take the bus to Maricopa then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the bus to Baton Rouge.
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There are several options for getting from Phoenix 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 $180 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $500.
The distance between Phoenix and Baton Rouge is around 1,274 miles (2,050km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,240 miles (1,995km)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Phoenix and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phoenix to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx $500.
The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Phoenix to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns and Houston Downtown. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Phoenix and Baton Rouge. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Phoenix and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Houston (IAH). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Houston (IAH). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Phoenix and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 1,442 miles (2,321km) by road and it will take around 22h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around $500.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | $500 | every 20 mins | 2,050km (1,274 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | $485 | twice daily | 2,060km (1,280 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | $250 | twice daily | 2,553km (1,586 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | $180 | 6 times a week | 2,445km (1,519 miles) |
Drive | 22h 15m | $140 | on demand | 2,321km (1,442 miles) |
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