What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Ruston is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Ruston is to drive which takes 9h 16m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Ruston via St Louis Bus Station and Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Ruston?

The distance between Carbondale and Ruston is 597 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Ruston without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $80 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Ruston?

It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Carbondale to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Ruston bus from?

Carbondale to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Where does the Carbondale to Ruston bus arrive?

Carbondale to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Ruston is 478 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Carbondale to Ruston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carbondale to Ruston?

Book your Carbondale to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ruston.

Carbondale to Ruston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Ruston by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus Greyhound US0604
13h 46m
$81–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
18h 45m
$113–224
Drive 475.2 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Rustoncar 475.2 mi
9h 16m
$87–126
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane STL - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
9h 54m
$180–763
Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane CGI - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
10h 16m
$285–819
Bus to Nashville, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane BNA - JAN
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
11h 26m
$142–529
Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane CGI - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 1m
$287–898

Carbondale to Ruston by train and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 46mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.1 mi
Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Ruston via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Jackson in around 18h 45m.

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