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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 9 buses that leave Baton Rouge, LA for Houston, TX on Mon, Jun 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 412 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $348 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX:
A bus is $294 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX costing on average $348 (€282).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.79 (€0.64). The journey takes 5h 13m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:10 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h20 | 1:30 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 2:05 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h05 | 7:10 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h25 | 11:20 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h10 | 1:15 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h10 | 2:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 6h35 | 5:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 5h10 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 4h45 | 9:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 4h40 | 10:55 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Baton Rouge, LA to Houston, TX run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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