TX → LA · about 256 miles
Houston to Baton Rouge bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 68 direct buses a week from Houston to Baton Rouge. The fastest takes 4 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:05 AM and the last at 10:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 68
- Fastest trip
- 4h 30m
- First bus
- 12:05 AM
- Last bus
- 10:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM | 4:50 AM | 4h 45m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:00 AM | 10:35 AM | 5h 35m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 12:10 PM | 4h 40m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 1:50 PM | 4h 50m | Daily except Sat | Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 6:35 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 6:40 PM | 5h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 5h 30m | Wed–Sun | Houston Southwest Fwy to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 10:20 PM | 4h 35m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 11:40 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 5h 00m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:50 PM | 3:20 AM +1 day | 4h 30m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in Baton Rouge The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Houston
Where the bus stops in Baton Rouge
Return trip: Baton Rouge to Houston
Questions
How long is the bus from Houston to Baton Rouge?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours.
What time is the first bus from Houston to Baton Rouge?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:50 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Houston to Baton Rouge?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Houston?
Buses to Baton Rouge leave from Downtown Houston, Houston Southwest Fwy and Houston Bus Station Greyhound.