What is the cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Ruston is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Ruston is to bus and fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $170 - $600.

How far is it from Bowling Green to Ruston?

The distance between Bowling Green and Ruston is 674 miles. The road distance is 553.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bowling Green to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Bowling Green to Ruston without a car is to bus via Jackson which takes 15h 53m and costs $180 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Bowling Green to Ruston?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Bowling Green to Ruston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bowling Green to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowling Green to Ruston is 553 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Bowling Green to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ruston.

Bowling Green to Ruston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bowling Green to Ruston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nashville, fly to Shreveport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Shreveport (SHV)BNA - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
9h 11m
$173–595
Drive 550.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowling Green to Ruston550.3 mi
10h 12m
$101–146
Bus via Jackson
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
15h 53m
$189–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Jackson
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
21h 33m
$217–538
Bus to Nashville, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)BNA - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h 22m
$201–646
Bus to Louisville International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)SDF - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
11h 45m
$232–826
Bus to Nashville, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)BNA - JAN
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
10h 5m
$212–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
17h 20m
$231–518

Nashville (BNA) to Shreveport (SHV) flights

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Map of how to get from Bowling Green to Ruston.

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Distance: 670.1 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Bowling Green, KY, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Bowling Green to Ruston via Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, Walmart Station Inbound, Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wb, Peabody Station Outbound, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Jackson in around 15h 53m.

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