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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ruston is to bus via Atlanta which costs $120 - $310 and takes 28h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ruston is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Ruston via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

How far is it from Detroit to Ruston?

The distance between Detroit and Ruston is 890 miles. The road distance is 1007.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Ruston without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 22m and costs $180 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Detroit to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Ruston bus from?

Detroit to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Detroit to Ruston bus arrive?

Detroit to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:08 AM in Detroit and 2:08 AM in Ruston.

Can I drive from Detroit to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ruston is 1008 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Detroit to Ruston.

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

Book your Detroit to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Detroit to Ruston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Ruston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)DTW - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
8h 43m
$131–518
Fly to Shreveport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Shreveport (SHV)DTW - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
9h 59m
$118–517
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
26h 22m
$187–422
Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
28h 50m
$129–310
Drive 1,002.1 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Ruston1,002.1 mi
17h 55m
$183–265
Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)DTW - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
10h 5m
$139–538
Fly to El Dorado, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to El Dorado (ELD)DTW - ELD
2. Take the taxi from El Dorado (ELD) to Ruston
8h 34m
$124–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago 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
28h 56m
$226–484

Detroit to Ruston by bus and train

7Weekly Services

26h 22mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ruston via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 50m.

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