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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $19
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans, Union Terminal, 1001 Loyola Ave.
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $21
Bus New Orleans to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Bus New Orleans to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure6:15 AM
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

New Orleans to Baton Rouge Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures23
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:15AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$15
Average Ticket Price$25
Minimum Trip Duration1h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Baton Rouge

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Baton Rouge without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from New Orleans to Baton Rouge takes around 2h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 73 miles (118 km) that separate the two cities.

New Orleans and Baton Rouge are 73 miles (118 km) apart.

About 23 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses operating from New Orleans to Baton Rouge may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from New Orleans to Baton Rouge as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 6:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:55 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Baton Rouge start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. With prices starting at $17, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $25 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $17 and $51, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from New Orleans to Baton Rouge is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between New Orleans and Baton Rouge is about 2h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Baton Rouge before returning to New Orleans in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Apr 24, 2024 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New Orleans to Baton Rouge.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to Baton Rouge that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New Orleans to Baton Rouge while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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