There are 5 ways to get from Ruston to Murray State University by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
- Take the train from Jackson to Fulton Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Fulton Amtrak Station to Murray State University
11h 51m$171–327Drive 435.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ruston to Murray State University435.3 mi
9h 10m$80–115Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Nashville, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Nashville (BNA)MLU - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murray State University
11h 28m$244–618Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)MLU - MKL
- Drive from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) to Murray State University
8h 45m$145–569Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Nashville, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Nashville (BNA)JAN - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murray State University
10h 38m$260–599
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Murray State University is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ruston to Murray State University is to bus and fly and drive which takes 8h 45m and costs $140 - $600.
The distance between Ruston and Murray State University is 535 miles. The road distance is 437.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ruston to Murray State University without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 11h 51m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Ruston to Murray State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Murray State University is 438 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Ruston to Murray State University.
There are 42+ hotels available in Murray State University.
What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Murray State University, KY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ruston to Murray State University. However, you can take the bus to Jackson, walk to Jackson, take the train to Fulton Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Murray State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruston to Murray State University in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Nashville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Nashville via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Fulton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–85
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–270
- Business Class
- $100–310
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 Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $100–140
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