What is the cheapest way to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge?

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge?

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge is to bus and fly and shuttle and taxi which takes 9h 28m and costs $370 - $1,200.

How far is it from Ruston to Fort Dodge?

The distance between Ruston and Fort Dodge is 768 miles. The road distance is 792.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ruston to Fort Dodge without a car?

The best way to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 56m and costs $240 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ruston to Fort Dodge?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Fort Dodge is 793 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Ruston to Fort Dodge.

Where can I stay near Fort Dodge?

There are 11+ hotels available in Fort Dodge.

Ruston to Fort Dodge - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to Fort Dodge by bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, 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.

Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Des Moines (DSM)MLU - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IA
4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodge
9h 28m
$370–1,136
Drive 788.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Fort Dodge788.2 mi
15h 2m
$144–208
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas City
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
6. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge
20h 56m
$245–580
Bus to Shreveport, fly, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM)SHV - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IA
4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodge
11h 5m
$342–1,115
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Des Moines (DSM)AEX - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IA
4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodge
11h 4m
$377–1,146
Bus, bus to Texarkana Regional Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkana
3. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Des Moines (DSM)TXK - DSM
4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IA
5. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodge
12h 1m
$389–1,150
Bus, taxi via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Dallas Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
5. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge
25h 41m
$250–520

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.9 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Fort Dodge, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruston to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the bus to Monroe, take the taxi to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Boone, IA, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Texarkana, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge.

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