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

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $500
Operated by

United Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Houston Downtown and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maricopa then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the bus to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Distance1,442 miles (2,321km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and Baton Rouge

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Phoenix to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Phoenix to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
$500
every 20 mins2,050km (1,274 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
$485
twice daily2,060km (1,280 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
$250
twice daily2,553km (1,586 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 11h
$180
6 times a week2,445km (1,519 miles)
Drive
22h 15m
$140
on demand2,321km (1,442 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