The average bus between Newark and Baton Rouge takes 34h 17m and the fastest bus takes 31h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Baton Rouge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Baton Rouge. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Baton Rouge at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 34h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newark to Baton Rouge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Baton Rouge. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Baton Rouge station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 17m.
Newark to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.
Newark to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Book your Newark to Baton Rouge bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Newark and Baton Rouge is 1,736.5 km. The road distance is 2,087 km.
You can take a bus from Newark to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 25m.