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

The cheapest way to get from Dothan to Ruston is to taxi which costs $22 - $26 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dothan to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 7h and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Dothan and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dothan to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Dothan and arriving at Ruston via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Dothan to Ruston?

The distance between Dothan and Ruston is 448 miles. The road distance is 495.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dothan to Ruston without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 23m and costs $140 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Dothan to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dothan to Ruston bus from?

Dothan to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dothan station.

Where does the Dothan to Ruston bus arrive?

Dothan to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.

Can I drive from Dothan to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dothan to Ruston is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Dothan to Ruston.

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

Book your Dothan to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Dothan to Ruston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Dothan to Ruston by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (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 Dothan Regional Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)DHN - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
7h
$118–466
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Dothan to Ruston492.6 mi
8h 39m
$22–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Montgomery Intermodal Center
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
5. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
18h 23m
$148–280
Drive 492.6 mi
1. Drive from Dothan to Ruston492.6 mi
8h 39m
$90–130
Fly Dothan Regional Airport to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Shreveport (SHV)DHN - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
7h 37m
$105–465
Fly Dothan Regional Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)DHN - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
7h 19m
$126–486
Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Drive from Dothan to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)ECP - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
7h 8m
$129–487
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Montgomery Intermodal Center
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
18h 25m
$120–255
Bus via New Orleans (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Montgomery Intermodal Center
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
19h 5m
$115–220

Dothan to Ruston by bus and train

7Weekly Services

18h 23mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.3 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Dothan, AL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dothan to Ruston via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 25m.

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