There are 3 ways to get from Ruston to Louisiana by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Ruston to JacksonGreyhound US0604
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCity of New Orleans
8h 7m$66–137Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US1170s
8h 35m$45–100Drive 283.1 mi
- Drive from Ruston to New Orleans283.1 mi
5h 31m$52–75
Ruston to Louisiana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Louisiana is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ruston to Louisiana is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruston and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Ruston and Louisiana is 339 miles. The road distance is 284.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ruston to Louisiana without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ruston to Louisiana, including transfers.
Ruston to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.
Ruston to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Louisiana is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Ruston to Louisiana.
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What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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 Ruston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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