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

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Galveston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Galveston is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 15m and costs $240 - $700.

How far is it from Ruston to Galveston?

The distance between Ruston and Galveston is 395 miles. The road distance is 335.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruston to Galveston without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Ruston to Galveston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ruston to Galveston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Galveston is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Ruston to Galveston.

Where can I stay near Galveston?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Galveston.

Ruston to Galveston - 8 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ruston to Galveston by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Longview to Houston
3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston
11h
Drive 333.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Galveston333.6 mi
6h 36m
$61–88
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)MLU - HOU
3. Take the taxi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Galveston
6h 40m
$230–676
Bus, taxi via Shreveport (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston
11h 6m
$147–255
Bus to Shreveport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)SHV - IAH
3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston
7h 28m
$153–421
Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)JAN - HOU
3. Take the taxi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Galveston
6h 15m
$246–677
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)AEX - IAH
3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston
7h 35m
$178–452
Drive to Natchez, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Ruston to Natchez (HEZ)
2. Fly from Natchez (HEZ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HEZ - IAH
3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston
7h 25m
$156–421

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

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.1 mi
Duration: 11h

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 Longview Bus Station, take the bus to Houston, walk to Milam St @ Preston St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruston to Galveston in around 6h 36m.

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