What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge?

Indianapolis and Baton Rouge are 702 miles (1133 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge?

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Indianapolis to Baton Rouge from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Baton Rouge on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 55m	7:20am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 30m	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:35am	Downtown Transit Center	22h 35m	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:00pm	Indianapolis	1d 11h	10:59pm	Albertsons Bakery	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Baton Rouge on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 30m	2:10am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 50m	10:15am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Bus Indianapolis to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$117

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure3:15am

Distance703 miles (1133 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,261 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,557 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tornado Bus

3/5143 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.6

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $337 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Indianapolis to Baton Rouge Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Baton Rouge?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Baton Rouge

A - Greyhound Station

B - LSU Chevron Station

C - La Tiendita

D - Albertson's College Drive

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Baton Rouge

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/16

$103

09/17

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09/21

$86

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09/23

$84

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $320 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-09-23.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge

Next departures

Bus Indianapolis to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Baton Rouge?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Baton Rouge

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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