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 via Mobile which costs $140 - $280 and takes 27h 15m.

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 18m and costs $130 - $600.

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 24h 57m.

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 which takes 24h 57m and costs $120 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m 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 6:47 PM in St. Petersburg and 5:47 PM 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 44m 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, car, and taxi

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

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 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane SRQ - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
9h 26m
$154–687
Bus via Gainesville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University of South Florida Tampa to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Rustonbus
25h 26m
$117–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Rustonbus
24h 57m
$121–278
Drive 824.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Rustoncar 824.6 mi
14h 44m
$151–218
Fly Tampa to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane TPA - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
9h 18m
$132–588
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 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Shreveport (SHV)plane SRQ - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 11m
$146–716
Fly Tampa to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane TPA - AEX
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
10h 38m
$145–608
Fly Tampa to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane TPA - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
10h 32m
$119–587
Bus via Mobile
1. Take the bus from St Petersburg to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Rustonbus
27h 15m
$145–272
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from St. Petersburg to Tienda De Los Primos - Wimauma, FLtaxi
2. Take the bus from Tienda De Los Primos - Wimauma, FL to Baton Rouge Albertson'sbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Rustonbus
27h 32m
$285–497

St. Petersburg to Ruston by bus

21Weekly Buses

24h 57mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.4 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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, Orlando Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 57m.

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