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How to get fromBaton Rouge to Crater of Diamonds State Parkby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Crater of Diamonds State Park by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Texarkana to Crater of Diamonds State Parktaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $178–252

  2. Drive 338.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Crater of Diamonds State Parkcar car 338.2 mi
    7h 41m
    $62–90

  3. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane LFT - TXK
    3. Take the taxi from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Crater of Diamonds State Parktaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $189–529

  4. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane BTR - TXK
    2. Take the taxi from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Crater of Diamonds State Parktaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $175–501

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Crater of Diamonds State Park, AR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Baton Rouge to Crater of Diamonds State Park. However, you can take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Texarkana, then take the taxi to Crater of Diamonds State Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Baton Rouge to Crater of Diamonds State Park in around 7h 41m.

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