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 2m.

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 46m and costs $140 - $450.

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 $160 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m 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 7:28 AM in The Villages and 6:28 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 2m to drive from The Villages to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ 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 A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)MCO - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
8h 46m
$142–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala 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
20h 17m
$161–349
Drive 777.3 mi
1. Drive from The Villages to Ruston777.3 mi
13h 2m
$142–205
Taxi to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Amelia Super Stop
2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)DAB - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h 25m
$273–816
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)TPA - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h
$166–504
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)GNV - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
10h 5m
$184–579
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)JAX - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
12h 46m
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Shreveport (SHV)GNV - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
11h 23m
$171–578
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
24h 24m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Dade City
2. Take the bus from Del Carmen Mexican Store - Dade City, FL to Baton Rouge Albertson's
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Station
4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
28h 22m
$214–417

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

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5h 9mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.1 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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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