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How to get fromRuston to Galvestonby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ruston to Galveston by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 35m
    $133–206

  2. Drive 333.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruston to Galvestoncar car 333.6 mi
    6h 37m
    $61–88

  3. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus bus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MLU - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $221–792

  4. Bus, taxi via Longview

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 249 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $174–255

  5. Bus to Shreveport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SHV - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Milam St @ Dallas St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $136–400

  6. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AEX - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Milam St @ Dallas St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $162–435

  7. Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane JAN - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $236–800

  8. Drive to Natchez, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Natchez (HEZ)car car
    2. Fly from Natchez (HEZ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane HEZ - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Milam St @ Dallas St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $155–434

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruston to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 249 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruston to Galveston in around 6h 37m.

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