LA → LA · about 73 miles
New Orleans to Baton Rouge bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 73 direct buses a week from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:55 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 73
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 5:55 AM
- Last bus
- 11:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | 7:20 AM | 1h 25m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:10 AM | 7:35 AM | 1h 25m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 8:55 AM | 1h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:05 AM | 10:30 AM | 1h 25m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:55 AM | 12:20 PM | 1h 25m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 2:00 PM | 1h 20m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 1h 25m | Daily except Tue | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 1h 25m | Daily except Sat | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 7:40 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Park & Ride | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 7:40 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:10 PM | 7:30 PM | 1h 20m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:00 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 1h 15m | Daily except Wed | New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge LA (BTR) | FlixBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Baton Rouge The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Baton Rouge
Return trip: Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus from New Orleans to Baton Rouge?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from New Orleans to Baton Rouge?
The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:00 PM (Daily except Wed).
Which bus companies go from New Orleans to Baton Rouge?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in New Orleans?
Buses to Baton Rouge leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.