What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Ruston is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Ruston is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Ruston. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Ruston via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.

How far is it from The Villages to Ruston?

The distance between The Villages and Ruston is 812 miles. The road distance is 781.8 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 20h 17m and costs $170 - $490.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Ruston?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from The Villages to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Ruston bus from?

The Villages to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Ruston bus arrive?

The Villages to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between The Villages and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind The Villages. It is currently 5:17 AM in The Villages and 4:17 AM in Ruston.

Can I drive from The Villages to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Ruston is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from The Villages to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ruston.

The Villages to Ruston - 10 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from The Villages to Ruston by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MCO - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
8h 36m
$142–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala 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
20h 17m
$170–484
Drive 777.3 mi
1. Drive from The Villages to Rustoncar 777.3 mi
13h 9m
$142–205
Taxi to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Amelia Super Stoptaxi
2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane DAB - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
9h 5m
$263–766
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane TPA - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
10h 8m
$166–514
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane GNV - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
10h 33m
$197–679
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane JAX - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
12h 52m
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Shreveport (SHV)plane GNV - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 55m
$189–678
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Rustonbus
24h 24m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Dade Citybus
2. Take the bus from Del Carmen Mexican Store - Dade City, 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
28h 22m
$215–417

Orlando (MCO) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

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4h 43mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from The Villages to Ruston.

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Distance: 807.1 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from The Villages to Ruston via Ocala, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Gainesville, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 17m.

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