What is the cheapest way to get from Hot Springs to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Hot Springs to Ruston is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hot Springs to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Hot Springs to Ruston is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Hot Springs to Ruston?

The distance between Hot Springs and Ruston is 315 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hot Springs to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Hot Springs to Ruston without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $160 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Hot Springs to Ruston?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Hot Springs to Ruston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hot Springs to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hot Springs to Ruston is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Hot Springs to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 16+ hotels available in Ruston.

Hot Springs to Ruston - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hot Springs to Ruston by taxi, bus, train, or car

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 (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the taxi from Hot Springs to Bryant-Little Rock
2. Take the bus from Bryant-Little Rock to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
7h 42m
$168–281
Drive 165.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hot Springs to Ruston165.5 mi
3h 32m
$31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malvern Amtrak to LongviewTexas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
9h 22m
$103–217

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 313 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Hot Springs, AR, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hot Springs to Ruston. However, you can take the taxi to Bryant-Little Rock, take the bus to Texarkana, take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, then take the bus to Ruston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hot Springs to Ruston via Malvern Amtrak, Longview, and Longview Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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