What is the cheapest way to get from Ruston to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to South Bend is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruston to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from Ruston to South Bend is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Ruston and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at South Bend, IN via Jackson, Memphis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Ruston to South Bend?

The distance between Ruston and South Bend is 759 miles. The road distance is 854.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ruston to South Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Ruston to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 20h 20m and costs $140 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Ruston to South Bend?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ruston to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruston to South Bend bus from?

Ruston to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.

Where does the Ruston to South Bend bus arrive?

Ruston to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.

What is the time difference between Ruston and South Bend?

South Bend is 1h ahead of Ruston. It is currently 9:45 PM in Ruston and 10:45 PM in South Bend.

Can I drive from Ruston to South Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to South Bend is 854 miles. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Ruston to South Bend.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ruston to South Bend?

Book your Ruston to South Bend bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Bend?

There are 221+ hotels available in South Bend.

Ruston to South Bend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to South Bend by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, 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 to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to South Bend (SBN)MLU - SBN
6h 38m
$169–693
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
20h 20m
$149–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jackson
2. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
21h 40m
$210–457
Drive 849.3 mi
1. Drive from Ruston to South Bend849.3 mi
15h 18m
$155–224
Bus to Shreveport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to South Bend (SBN)SHV - SBN
8h 5m
$161–672
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to South Bend (SBN)AEX - SBN
8h 4m
$186–703
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)MLU - FWA
3. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to South Bend, IN
9h 36m
$157–570

Ruston to South Bend by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 20mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ruston to South Bend, IN via Jackson, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 20h 20m.

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