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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruston to New Orleans 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 7m
    $66–137

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus StationbusGreyhound US1170s
    8h 35m
    $45–100

  3. Drive 283.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to New Orleanscar283.1 mi
    5h 31m
    $52–75

  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 59m
    $111–439

  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 52m
    $78–378

  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
    8h
    $103–409

Ruston to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and New Orleans, 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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