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 - $290 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston is to bus and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $140 - $650.

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 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Ruston via Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.

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 48m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Ruston bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Ruston bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.

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

Ruston is 1h behind St. Petersburg. It is currently 2:32 PM in St. Petersburg and 1:32 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 15+ hotels available in Ruston.

St. Petersburg to Ruston - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Ruston by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 & 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
8h 50m
$147–647
Fly Tampa to Shreveport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane TPA - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
10h 28m
$113–483
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Rustonbus
24h 48m
$142–306
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 1m
$120–479
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 28m
$135–508
Bus via Mobile
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
29h 23m
$143–290

St. Petersburg to Ruston by bus

21Weekly Buses

24h 48mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.4 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Ruston via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 48m.

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