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

The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Ruston is to bus via Oak Ridge which costs $120 - $230 and takes 29h.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Clearwater and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - C and arriving at Ruston via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

How far is it from Clearwater to Ruston?

The distance between Clearwater and Ruston is 723 miles. The road distance is 816.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearwater to Ruston without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 22h 28m and costs $190 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Clearwater to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Ruston bus from?

Clearwater to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Clearwater to Ruston bus arrive?

Clearwater to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Clearwater and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind Clearwater. It is currently 11:51 AM in Clearwater and 10:51 AM in Ruston.

Can I drive from Clearwater to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Ruston is 816 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Clearwater to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Clearwater to Ruston - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Clearwater to Ruston by plane, bus, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly Tampa to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)TPA - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
9h 59m
$114–451
Fly Tampa to Shreveport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Shreveport (SHV)TPA - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
11h 48m
$101–450
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Clearwater to University of South Florida Tampa
2. Take the bus from University of South Florida Tampa to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
22h 28m
$192–392
Drive 811.5 mi
1. Drive from Clearwater to Ruston811.5 mi
14h 27m
$149–214
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)SRQ - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
11h 31m
$156–689
Fly Tampa to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)TPA - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
11h 39m
$127–471
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Shreveport (SHV)SRQ - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
13h 35m
$138–718
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
27h 35m
$123–260
Bus via Mobile
1. Take the bus from St Petersburg to Tallahassee
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
28h 23m
$150–312
Bus via Oak Ridge
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
29h
$124–225

Clearwater to Ruston by bus

21Weekly Buses

27h 35mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 719.2 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - C to Ruston via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 35m.

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