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

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Dothan is to taxi which costs $22 - $26 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Dothan is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Ruston and Dothan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to Dothan. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at Dothan via New Orleans Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Ruston to Dothan?

The distance between Ruston and Dothan is 448 miles. The road distance is 495.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruston to Dothan without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 42m and costs $130 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ruston to Dothan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruston to Dothan bus from?

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

Where does the Ruston to Dothan bus arrive?

Ruston to Dothan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ruston to Dothan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Dothan is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Ruston to Dothan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ruston to Dothan?

Book your Ruston to Dothan bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dothan?

There are 45+ hotels available in Dothan.

Ruston to Dothan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Ruston to Dothan by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, 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.

Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Dothan Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)MLU - DHN
5h 56m
$118–447
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Ruston to Dothan492.6 mi
8h 40m
$22–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
4. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothan
17h 42m
$131–252
Drive 492.6 mi
1. Drive from Ruston to Dothan492.6 mi
8h 40m
$90–130
Bus to Shreveport, fly to Dothan Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)SHV - DHN
7h 19m
$105–446
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Dothan Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)AEX - DHN
7h 17m
$125–467
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)MLU - ECP
3. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Dothan
7h 45m
$124–478
Bus, train via Mobile
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
5. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothan
18h 7m
$153–272
Bus via New Orleans (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothan
18h 10m
$114–222
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothan
18h 25m
$118–251

Ruston to Dothan by bus and train

7Weekly Services

17h 42mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Dothan, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ruston to Dothan via New Orleans Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 18h 10m.

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