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How to get fromNew Orleans to Rustonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Ruston by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to JacksontrainCity of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to RustonbusGreyhound US0604
    7h 43m
    $69–137

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to RustonbusGreyhound US1170s
    8h 25m
    $45–100

  3. Drive 282.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Rustoncar282.9 mi
    5h 31m
    $52–75

  4. Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)planeMSY - MLU
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
    7h 34m
    $116–448

  5. Fly to Shreveport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV)planeMSY - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    8h 16m
    $83–387

  6. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)planeMSY - AEX
    2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
    8h 16m
    $109–418

New Orleans to Ruston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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