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

The cheapest way to get from Pensacola to Ruston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pensacola to Ruston is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Pensacola and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Pensacola to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Cervantes St & Alcaniz Street and arriving at Ruston via PSC Transfer Station, Circle K Pensacola, Baton Rouge Park & Ride, Baton Rouge Bus Station and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Pensacola to Ruston?

The distance between Pensacola and Ruston is 367 miles. The road distance is 392.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pensacola to Ruston without a car is to bus and train via Jackson which takes 14h 22m and costs $170 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Pensacola to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pensacola to Ruston bus from?

Pensacola to Ruston bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Circle K Pensacola station.

Where does the Pensacola to Ruston bus arrive?

Pensacola to Ruston bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Baton Rouge Albertson's station.

Can I drive from Pensacola to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Pensacola to Ruston is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Pensacola to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 12+ hotels available in Ruston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Pensacola to Ruston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

Fly Pensacola International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane PNS - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
8h 7m
$106–441
Drive 390.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pensacola to Rustoncar 390.2 mi
6h 50m
$72–103
Bus, train via Jackson
1. Take the bus from Circle K Pensacola to Pilot Travel Center - Moss Pointbus
2. Take the train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
14h 22m
$177–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Circle K Pensacola to Baton Rouge Albertson'sbus
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
17h 26m
$116–278
Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus
2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane VPS - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
7h 48m
$189–545
Fly Pensacola International Airport to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Shreveport (SHV)plane PNS - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
9h 31m
$85–416
Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus
2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Shreveport (SHV)plane VPS - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
6h 59m
$158–470
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Circle K Pensacola to Pilot Travel Center - Moss Pointbus
2. Take the train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Rustonbus
17h 45m
$142–344

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

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Distance: 365.2 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Pensacola, FL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cervantes St & Alcaniz Street to Ruston via PSC Transfer Station, Olive Rd @ Academy Sports & Outdoors, Circle K Pensacola, Baton Rouge Park & Ride, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 17h 26m.

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