What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Ruston is to taxi which costs $22 - $26 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Ruston is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Charles and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Ruston via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Ruston?

The distance between Lake Charles and Ruston is 229 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Charles to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $70 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Lake Charles to Ruston?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lake Charles to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Charles to Ruston bus from?

Lake Charles to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.

Where does the Lake Charles to Ruston bus arrive?

Lake Charles to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Ruston is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lake Charles to Ruston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Ruston?

Book your Lake Charles to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Lake Charles to Ruston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Lake Charles to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)LCH - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
5h 44m
$115–459
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Ruston190.1 mi
3h 36m
$22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
10h 45m
$73–194
Train, bus via Jackson
1. Take the train from Lake Charles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
3. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
14h 54m
$93–238
Drive 190.1 mi
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Ruston190.1 mi
3h 36m
$35–51
Fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Shreveport (SHV)LCH - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
6h 26m
$82–388
Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)LCH - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
6h 44m
$108–419
Bus via New Orleans
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus StationFlixBus N2211
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US1170s
12h 45m
$71–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Charles to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalSunset Limited
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US1170s
15h 36m
$73–198

Lake Charles to Ruston by bus

6Weekly Buses

10h 45mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.5 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Ruston via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Shreveport Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

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