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How to get fromBaton Rouge to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BTR - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    9h 14m
    $157–662

  2. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Yeager Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane BTR - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    11h 51m
    $124–563

  3. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus bus
    25h 45m
    $180–374

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    6. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    30h
    $325–704

  5. Drive 945.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Athenscar car 945.1 mi
    17h 50m
    $173–250

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LFT - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    9h 38m
    $175–720

  7. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSY - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    10h 6m
    $320–970

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    29h 5m
    $201–383

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to High Pointtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    34h 54m
    $318–770

Baton Rouge to Athens by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Athens via Atlanta Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Arlington Heights in around 25h 45m.

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