There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Indianapolis (IND)MLU - IND
8h 24m$139–550Bus via Atlanta
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2512
23h 37m$122–248Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
- Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
19h 39m$136–267Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
- Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
19h 40m$131–337Drive 724.9 mi
- Drive from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis724.9 mi
13h 7m$133–192Bus to Shreveport, fly
- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Indianapolis (IND)SHV - IND
8h 53m$126–559Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
- Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Indianapolis (IND)AEX - IND
9h 16m$146–570
Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus via Atlanta which costs $120 - $250 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Jackson and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
The distance between Ruston and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 653 miles. The road distance is 729.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 19h 39m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, including transfers.
Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.
Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 729 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
There are 847+ hotels available in Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Ruston to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis via Jackson, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Shreveport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Shreveport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Shreveport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Shreveport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–160
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $80–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–450
- Business Class
- $180–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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