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How to get fromBakersfield to Rustonby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)planeBFL - MLU
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
    9h 47m
    $188–654
  2. Fly to Shreveport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Shreveport (SHV)planeBFL - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    9h 8m
    $160–633
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Rustonbus
    40h 10m
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Rustonbus
    2d 1h
  5. Drive 1,686.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Rustoncar1,686.3 mi
    27h 55m
    $308–445
  6. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)planeBFL - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
    11h 37m
    $186–664

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Ruston via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 10m.

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