There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)ATL - MLU
- Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
4h 44m$96–378Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
11h 30m$60–130Drive 529.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Ruston529.4 mi
8h 34m$97–140Fly to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Shreveport (SHV)ATL - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
6h 21m$84–378Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)ATL - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
6h 16m$104–398Fly to Greenville International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville International Airport (GLH)ATL - GLH
- Take the taxi from Greenville International Airport (GLH) to Ruston
5h 50m$154–298Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)ATL - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
6h 55m$118–402
Atlanta to Ruston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Ruston is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $95 - $380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Bus Station station and arriving at Ruston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Atlanta and Ruston is 500 miles. The road distance is 532.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Atlanta to Ruston, including transfers.
Atlanta to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ruston station.
Ruston is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 10:11 AM in Atlanta and 9:11 AM in Ruston.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Ruston is 532 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Atlanta to Ruston.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alexandria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Greenville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Monroe to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- $22–26
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