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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruston to Metairie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to JacksonbusGreyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminaltrainCity of New Orleans
    8h 44m
    $67–139

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus StationbusGreyhound US1170s
    9h 12m
    $50–99

  3. Drive 277.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Metairiecar277.4 mi
    5h 26m
    $51–74

  4. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)planeMLU - MSY
    6h 41m
    $111–438

  5. Bus to Shreveport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)planeSHV - MSY
    7h 34m
    $78–377

  6. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)planeAEX - MSY
    7h 42m
    $103–408

Ruston to Metairie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Metairie, LA, 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.

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