Baton Rouge to New Orleans bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 26 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night train. The earliest bus departs from Baton Rouge bus station at 01:00h, arriving at New Orleans bus station at 02:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:50h, arriving at 01:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
Baton Rouge, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
New Orleans, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
81 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 02min
Total Departures
26
Popular Operators
FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price
$12
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Getting from Baton Rouge and New Orleans by bus
The shortest travel distance between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is 81 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 09:40 has a travel time of 01:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:45h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in New Orleans earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
The overnight bus departs at 23:50 and arrives at 01:10
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Baton Rouge to New Orleans route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
For more details about Baton Rouge or New Orleans bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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Other popular destinations from Baton Rouge
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Baton Rouge, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
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