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

The distance between Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge is around 1,385 miles (2,230km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $780
Operated by

American Airlines

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Denver, Ft Worth then The Woodlands and then to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,841 miles (2,963km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $780.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge is around 1,385 miles (2,230km).

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx $780.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 200 S / 400 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver, Ft Worth and The Woodlands. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

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

The flight from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 1,841 miles (2,963km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around $780.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 5m
$780
every 20 mins2,230km (1,385 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 45m
$395
twice daily2,258km (1,403 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$240
5 times a week3,217km (1,999 miles)
Bus via Denver1 day 16h
$265
once daily3,209km (1,994 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$180
on demand2,963km (1,841 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