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How to get fromColumbus to Baton Rougeby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane CMH - BTR
    8h 36m
    $112–553

  2. Bus to Dayton, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane DAY - BTR
    11h 34m
    $100–461

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 27m
    $258–555

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    29h
    $183–291

  5. Drive  927.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Baton Rougecar car 927.3 mi
    16h 41m
    $170–245

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CMH - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 13m
    $131–630

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CMH - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 17m
    $297–928

  8. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane CMH - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 54m
    $154–664

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane CVG - BTR
    11h 30m
    $131–634

Columbus to Baton Rouge by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h.

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