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How to get fromWashington to Louisiana State Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Louisiana State University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane DCA - BTR
    6h 1m
    $140–750

  2. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Baton Rougebus bus
    22h 28m
    $225–306

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rougebus bus Greyhound US1172s
    31h 14m
    $649–996

  4. Drive  1,116.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Louisiana State Universitycar car 1,116.1 mi
    19h 11m
    $204–295

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DCA - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 8m
    $170–756

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DCA - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 49m
    $191–1,014

  7. Train, bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Baton Rougebus bus
    24h 20m
    $369–533

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    31h 41m
    $217–323

Washington to Louisiana State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Louisiana State University, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Louisiana State University via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, and Baton Rouge in around 22h 28m.

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