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

The distance between Sacramento and Baton Rouge is around 1,830 miles (2,945km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sacramento to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train, subway 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $930
Operated by

American Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bakersfield then take the bus to Los Angeles then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the bus to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,195 miles (3,532km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Baton Rouge by plane, bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $930.

The distance between Sacramento and Baton Rouge is around 1,830 miles (2,945km).

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Sacramento and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx $930.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sacramento and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Ft Worth, Houston and Houston Downtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Greyhound USA, ACN Autobuses, Amtrak and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Sacramento and Baton Rouge. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) 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 Sacramento and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 2,195 miles (3,532km) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around $930.

How do I get from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Sacramento to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 20m
$930
every 30 mins2,945km (1,830 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
$495
twice daily3,020km (1,876 miles)
Train and Plane7h 55m
$820
every 2 hours3,167km (1,968 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
$270
once daily3,822km (2,375 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2 days 2h
$270
6 times a week3,690km (2,293 miles)
Train to Los Angeles, bus2 days 8h
$300
6 times a week3,940km (2,448 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
$215
on demand3,532km (2,195 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