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How to get fromRuston to Covingtonby bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to Covington by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to JacksonbusGreyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to Hammond Amtrak StationtrainCity of New Orleans
    6h 18m
    $112–227

  2. Drive 270.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruston to Covingtoncar270.3 mi
    5h 17m
    $50–72

  3. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)planeMLU - MSY
    3. Take the taxi from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covingtontaxi
    6h 59m
    $215–556

  4. Bus, taxi via Jackson (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Slidellbus
    3. Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
    7h 30m
    $141–227

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus StationbusGreyhound US1170s
    2. Take the taxi from University of New Orleans to Covingtontaxi
    10h 26m
    $150–229

  6. Bus to Shreveport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)planeSHV - MSY
    3. Take the taxi from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covingtontaxi
    7h 35m
    $187–495

  7. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)planeMLU - GPT
    3. Take the bus from Love's Travel Stop - Biloxi to Exxon Station - Covingtonbus
    8h 34m
    $208–708

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Covington, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruston to Covington. However, you can take the bus to Jackson, walk to Jackson, take the train to Hammond Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Covington. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruston to Covington in around 5h 17m.

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