There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)STL - MLU
- Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
7h 28m$156–678Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from St. Louis to LongviewTexas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
17h$87–251Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to JacksonGreyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Jackson to RustonGreyhound US0604
15h 45m$93–190Drive 512.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Ruston512.8 mi
9h 35m$94–136Fly to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Shreveport (SHV)STL - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
8h 45m$128–608Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)STL - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
9h 11m$164–688
St. Louis to Ruston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ruston is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Ruston. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Ruston via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between St. Louis and Ruston is 499 miles. The road distance is 515.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from St. Louis to Ruston, including transfers.
St. Louis to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Ruston is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from St. Louis to Ruston.
Book your St. Louis to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Ruston via Jackson in around 15h 45m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Shreveport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $70–190
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–420
- Business Class
- $160–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Monroe to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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