There are 6 ways to get from Harahan to Ruston by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus Greyhound US0604
8h 1m$94–180Drive 277.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harahan to Rustoncar 277.5 mi
5h 32m$51–74Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Rustonbus Greyhound US1170s
10h 42m$61–96Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MSY - MLU
- Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
6h 15m$139–555Fly to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MSY - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
6h 56m$103–488Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane MSY - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
7h 21m$129–511
Harahan to Ruston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harahan to Ruston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Harahan to Ruston is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Harahan to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Jefferson @ Imperial and arriving at Ruston via S. Carrollton at S. Claiborne, Main Library and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Harahan and Ruston is 349 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harahan to Ruston without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Harahan to Ruston, including transfers.
Harahan to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Harahan to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ruston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harahan to Ruston is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Harahan to Ruston.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.
What companies run services between Harahan, LA, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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