What is the cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between South Padre Island and Baton Rouge?

No, there is no direct bus from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Brownsville Bus Station and Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

The distance between South Padre Island and Baton Rouge is 546 miles. The road distance is 638.3 miles.

How do I travel from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge without a car?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus via Alief which takes 14h 35m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Padre Island to Baton Rouge bus from?

South Padre Island to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Brownsville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge is to bus via Alief which takes 14h 35m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $390 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the South Padre Island to Baton Rouge bus arrive?

South Padre Island to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Houston - Hillcroft Ave station.

Can I drive from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Baton Rouge is 638 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 273+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

South Padre Island to Baton Rouge - 9 ways to travel via taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane HRL - BTR
6h 44m
$173–497
Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane BRO - BTR
7h 56m
$82–390
Bus via Alief
1. Take the bus from Brownsville Bus Station to Houston - Hillcroft Avebus Brownsville
2. Take the bus from Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
14h 35m
$122–180
Drive 634.5 mi
1. Drive from South Padre Island to Baton Rougecar 634.5 mi
11h 44m
$116–168
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane HRL - LFT
3. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
6h 44m
$186–515
Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane BRO - LFT
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
7h 50m
$95–408
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HRL - MSY
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h
$202–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Houston Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1126
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
15h 30m
$107–200
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
22h 5m
$125–173

Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

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Distance: 543.3 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between South Padre Island, TX, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Las Palmas Port Isabel, Brownsville Bus Station, Houston - Hillcroft Ave, and Houston in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromSouth Padre Island to Baton Rougeby taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

There are 9 ways to get from South Padre Island to Baton Rouge by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Bus via Alief

Drive 634.5 mi

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

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Bus via Houston