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How to get fromKansas City to Rustonby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)planeMCI - MLU
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
    7h 43m
    $134–576

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    13h 55m
    $97–281

  3. Drive 547.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rustoncar547.1 mi
    9h 57m
    $100–145

  4. Fly to Shreveport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Shreveport (SHV)planeMCI - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    9h 9m
    $111–535

  5. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)planeMCI - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
    9h 3m
    $142–586

Kansas City to Ruston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Ruston via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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