What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 28h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston is to fly and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Ruston. However, there are services departing from 1St Ave N + 5Th St N and arriving at Ruston via Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Ruston?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Ruston is 751 miles. The road distance is 829.4 miles.

How do I travel from St. Petersburg to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 25h 26m and costs $110 - $380.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Ruston bus from?

St. Petersburg to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Ruston bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

What is the time difference between St. Petersburg and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind St. Petersburg. It is currently 2:18 AM in St. Petersburg and 1:18 AM in Ruston.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Ruston is 829 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from St. Petersburg to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ruston.

St. Petersburg to Ruston - 10 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)SRQ - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h 7m
$154–687
Fly Tampa to Shreveport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Shreveport (SHV)TPA - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
10h 40m
$109–487
Bus via Gainesville
1. Take the bus from University of South Florida Tampa to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
25h 26m
$114–375
Drive 824.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Ruston824.6 mi
14h 37m
$151–218
Fly Tampa to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)TPA - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
9h 10m
$122–488
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Shreveport (SHV)SRQ - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
11h 8m
$136–666
Fly Tampa to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)TPA - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
10h 30m
$130–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
25h 47m
$120–268
Bus via Mobile
1. Take the bus from St Petersburg to Tallahassee
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
27h 15m
$150–307
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
28h 30m
$124–238

St. Petersburg to Ruston by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

25h 26mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.4 mi
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from 1St Ave N + 5Th St N to Ruston via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, University of South Florida Tampa, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Gainesville, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 26m.

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