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How to get fromMcAllen to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from McAllen to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MFE - BTR
    5h 47m
    $71–377

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    12h
    $94–149

  3. Drive  613.9 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Baton Rougecar car 613.9 mi
    10h 58m
    $102–147

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MFE - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 33m
    $86–395

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

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MFE - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 33m
    $106–524

  6. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Via McAllen
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    12h 50m
    $84–168

  7. Bus via Houston #2

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus bus McAllen
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    13h 19m
    $120–169

McAllen to Baton Rouge by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Houston - Hillcroft & 59 and Houston in around 12h.

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