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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane GRR - BTR
    10h 2m
    $99–474

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 32m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 10m
    $609–971

  4. Drive  1,043.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Baton Rougecar car 1,043.6 mi
    17h 21m
    $191–276

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GRR - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 38m
    $124–512

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GRR - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 52m
    $129–631

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 8m
    $244–931

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 22m
    $617–934

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 930.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 32m.

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