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

The cheapest way to get from Galveston to Ruston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galveston to Ruston is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Galveston to Ruston?

The distance between Galveston and Ruston is 394 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galveston to Ruston without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $170 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Galveston to Ruston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Galveston to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Galveston to Ruston is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Galveston to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 31+ hotels available in Ruston.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Galveston to Ruston by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi
2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 21m
$175–260
Drive 333.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galveston to Rustoncar 333.7 mi
6h 37m
$61–88
Taxi to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane HOU - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
7h 37m
$201–693
Taxi, bus via Shreveport
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 26m
$145–218
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane IAH - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
7h 45m
$130–382
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane IAH - AEX
3. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
7h 50m
$157–420
Taxi to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane HOU - JAN
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
7h 49m
$225–665
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Natchez, drive
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Natchez (HEZ)plane IAH - HEZ
3. Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Rustoncar
7h 47m
$147–409
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
3. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Rustonbus
9h 58m
$159–437

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

39Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galveston to Ruston.

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Distance: 392.2 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Galveston, TX, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Ruston. However, you can take the taxi to Bay Area Park & Ride, take the line 247 bus to St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin St, walk to St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St, take the line 085 bus to Franklin St @ Mentor, walk to Houston, take the bus to Longview, then take the bus to Ruston. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Ruston in around 6h 37m.

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