There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Ruston by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Houston to LongviewAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
8h 45mDrive 302.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Ruston302.5 mi
5h 27m$56–80Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)IAH - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
6h 4m$62–306Bus via Shreveport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus StationGreyhound US1152
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604 / ...
10h 21m$77–186Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)IAH - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
6h 11m$83–337Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Natchez, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Natchez (HEZ)IAH - HEZ
- Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Ruston
6h 11m$60–301Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)IAH - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Ruston
8h 20m$87–339Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)HOU - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
7h 29m$138–553
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ruston is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Ruston is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Ruston via Longview Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Houston and Ruston is 339 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Houston to Ruston, including transfers.
Houston to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ruston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Houston to Ruston.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ruston.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Houston to Ruston via Longview Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Alexandria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Natchez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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