What is the cheapest way to get from Ruston to Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Hot Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruston to Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Hot Springs is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Ruston to Hot Springs?

The distance between Ruston and Hot Springs is 315 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ruston to Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Ruston to Hot Springs without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs $160 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Ruston to Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Ruston to Hot Springs, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ruston to Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Hot Springs is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ruston to Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Hot Springs?

There are 442+ hotels available in Hot Springs.

Ruston to Hot Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ruston to Hot Springs by bus, taxi, train, 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, taxi
best
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 Bryant-Little Rock
4. Take the taxi from Bryant-Little Rock to Hot Springs
7h 42m
$164–250
Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Hot Springs165.4 mi
3h 33m
$31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus StationGreyhound US0604
2. Take the train from Longview to Malvern AmtrakTexas Eagle
8h 52m
$102–219

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 313.6 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Hot Springs, AR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruston to Hot Springs. However, you can take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Texarkana, take the bus to Bryant-Little Rock, then take the taxi to Hot Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruston to Hot Springs via Longview Bus Station, Longview, and Malvern Amtrak in around 8h 52m.

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