There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane MDT - BTR
8h 15m$101–472Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
28h 20m$181–360Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
33h 52m$327–752Drive 1,167.5 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rougecar 1,167.5 mi
20h 13m$214–308Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PHL - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
10h 5m$174–890
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 28h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Baton Rouge is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 28h 20m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 28h 20m.
Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baton Rouge is 1h behind Harrisburg, Pa. It is currently 7:11 PM in Harrisburg, Pa and 6:11 PM in Baton Rouge.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge is 1174 miles. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Baton Rouge.
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