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Des Moines to Baton Rouge

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16 h 57 min
1603 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

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Cheapest
By car (1 603 km)
16 h 57 min
1603 km.
from $88
Other
Rideshare
16 h 57 min
1603 km.
from $20.91
Bus
21 h 55 min
1256 km.
from $362.78
Bus, Train (Bus)
27 h 53 min
1258 km.
from $257.37
Bus, Plane (Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport)
7 h 9 min
1258 km.
from $442.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Alexandria International Airport)
8 h 34 min
1258 km.
from $381.41
Bus, Plane (Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport)
7 h 55 min
1258 km.
from $346.63
Bus, Train (Bus)
29 h 16 min
1258 km.
from $277.90

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ryan
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ryan
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$471.33
Plane from Des Moines to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$624.19
Plane from Des Moines to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$496.81
Plane from Des Moines to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$471.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ryan
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Louis
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Louis
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$585.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New
Ave. Duration:
17h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$292.99
Train from Chicago Union Station to New
Ave. Duration:
19h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Texarkana to Shreveport
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$82.80
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$165.60
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$82.80
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$4.33–$76.43
Bus from Alexandria to Baton
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$49.68

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$152.86
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Kansas City, Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Des Moines and Baton Rouge is 1268 km. The road distance is 1605 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Baton Rouge without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 21h 55m and costs $119.57 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus from?

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $478.26 and takes 21h 55m.

Where does the Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

Des Moines to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Baton Rouge is 1605 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Des Moines to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 189+ hotels available in Baton Rouge. Prices start at $45.10 per night.
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