Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the airport serving arrivals in Baton Rouge. You can travel onward by rideshare, taxi or the CATS bus; the right option depends on the service and schedule available when you land. For more about a two-star Baton Rouge stay, see the hotel overview.
- Airport: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
- Drive time from American Inn: About 15 minutes
- Rideshare: Lyft and Uber pick up at the designated terminal-front curb area
- Public transit: CATS Route 54 serves the airport
Where BTR is in relation to the hotel
For a broader first-day plan after you arrive, see this one-day route through Baton Rouge.
Driving from the airport
Contact the hotel directly to confirm parking arrangements and check-in details if you need to plan your arrival by car.
Taxi and rideshare pickup
Lyft and Uber pickups are at the designated rideshare area on the terminal-front outer curb. Look for the black-painted curb and the “Rideshare” signs on the columns. App-based rideshare drop-offs are in front of the terminal ticketing entrance.
Taxi and shuttle contacts:
- Metro Taxi: 225-773-5687
- Richards Cab: 225-229-3759
- Sander's Taxi: 225-229-3759
- Yes-Taxi: 225-926-1511
- Airport Shuttle: 225-933-7107
Public transportation options
CATS Route 54 serves Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, running between Cortana Mall and Southern University via the Earl K. Long Transfer Center. At the airport, look for stop 3691 and wait at the sign marked “Hotel - Motel Shuttles Only.”
CATS presents separate weekday service information for Route 54. For route and schedule questions, contact CATS customer care at 225-389-8282. If you are also planning a visit to campus, the Louisiana State University visitor guide covers that destination.
Parking and arrival
Contact the hotel directly to confirm parking arrangements and check-in details before you travel, particularly if you expect to arrive by car.
Airport pickup locations, transit details and contact information can change. Check the official BTR and CATS sites before you go.
FAQs
Where do rideshares pick up at Baton Rouge airport?
Lyft and Uber use the designated rideshare area at the terminal-front outer curb, marked by “Rideshare” signs on the columns.
Does public transit serve BTR?
Yes. CATS Route 54 serves the airport, with the airport stop identified as stop 3691.
Which taxi and shuttle contacts are provided?
Metro Taxi, Richards Cab, Sander's Taxi and Yes-Taxi, as well as Airport Shuttle. Their contact numbers are included above.