What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Ruston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $430.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Ruston?

The distance between Fort Smith and Ruston is 341 miles. The road distance is 274.8 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Smith to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $75 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Fort Smith to Ruston?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Fort Smith to Ruston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Ruston is 275 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Fort Smith to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ruston.

Fort Smith to Ruston - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Fort Smith to Ruston by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Texarkana
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
8h 58m
$79–211
Drive 273.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Ruston273.2 mi
6h 29m
$50–72
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)FSM - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
5h 25m
$111–425
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Shreveport (SHV)FSM - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
6h 45m
$83–384
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)FSM - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
6h 57m
$114–425
Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayetteville
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)XNA - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
8h 2m
$183–642

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fort Smith to Ruston.

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Distance: 338.6 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Ruston via Fort Smith, Texarkana, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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