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

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Franklin is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Franklin is to bus and fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $160 - $600.

How far is it from Ruston to Franklin?

The distance between Ruston and Franklin is 640 miles. The road distance is 533 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruston to Franklin without a car is to bus via Jackson which takes 14h 25m and costs $150 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Ruston to Franklin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ruston to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Franklin is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Ruston to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 17+ hotels available in Franklin.

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

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

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

Bus via Jackson
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
14h 25m
$157–387
Drive 530 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Franklin530 mi
9h 54m
$97–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the train from Jackson to Carbondale
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
20h 22m
$162–422
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Nashville (BNA)MLU - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
9h 20m
$158–578
Bus
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 Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
16h 7m
$195–483
Bus to Shreveport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Nashville (BNA)SHV - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
10h 44m
$145–567
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Nashville (BNA)AEX - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
10h 40m
$170–598
Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Nashville (BNA)JAN - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6
8h 45m
$169–559

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636 mi
Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Franklin, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ruston to Franklin via Jackson, Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 in around 14h 25m.

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