What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Ruston is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ruston via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station and Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Louisville to Ruston?

The distance between Louisville and Ruston is 580 miles. The road distance is 656.4 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Ruston without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 16h 25m and costs $130 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Ruston?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Louisville to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Ruston bus from?

Louisville to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Louisville to Ruston bus arrive?

Louisville to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 3:00 PM in Louisville and 2:00 PM in Ruston.

Can I drive from Louisville to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Ruston is 656 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Louisville to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Louisville to Ruston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, 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.

Fly Louisville International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)SDF - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
7h 18m
$141–579
Drive 652.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Ruston652.6 mi
12h 14m
$120–172
Bus via Nashville
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Ruston
16h 25m
$138–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, IN
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Longview
4. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Ruston
24h 50m
$158–361
Fly Louisville International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)SDF - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
9h 20m
$154–639
Fly Louisville International Airport to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Shreveport (SHV)SDF - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
9h 5m
$128–608
Bus to Covington, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtown
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)CVG - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h 5m
$176–771
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
20h 27m
$197–487

Louisville to Ruston by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 25mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.9 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ruston via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Jackson in around 16h 25m.

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