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How to get fromRuston to Metairieby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to Metairie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    8h 53m
    $81–177

  2. Drive 277.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruston to Metairiecar car 277.4 mi
    5h 28m
    $51–74

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans International Airportbus bus Greyhound US1170s
    9h 17m
    $52–100

  4. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus bus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MLU - MSY
    6h 35m
    $123–528

  5. Bus to Shreveport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SHV - MSY
    7h 40m
    $87–452

  6. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AEX - MSY
    7h 33m
    $113–487

  7. Taxi to El Dorado, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ruston to El Dorado (ELD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from El Dorado (ELD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ELD - MSY
    6h 2m
    $113–508

Ruston to Metairie by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ruston to New Orleans International Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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