What is the cheapest way to get from Waco to Ruston?

The cheapest way to get from Waco to Ruston is to taxi which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waco to Ruston?

The fastest way to get from Waco to Ruston is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Waco and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Ruston via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Waco to Ruston?

The distance between Waco and Ruston is 352 miles. The road distance is 292.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waco to Ruston without a car?

The best way to get from Waco to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Waco to Ruston?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Waco to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waco to Ruston bus from?

Waco to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Waco station.

Where does the Waco to Ruston bus arrive?

Waco to Ruston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.

Can I drive from Waco to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Ruston is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Waco to Ruston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waco to Ruston?

Book your Waco to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.

Waco to Ruston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Waco to Ruston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
8h 5m
$80–160
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Waco to Ruston291.2 mi
5h 38m
$35–50
Drive 291.2 mi
1. Drive from Waco to Ruston291.2 mi
5h 38m
$54–77
Fly Waco to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)ACT - MLU
2. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
6h 25m
$132–442
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas
2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
8h 31m
$106–166
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
9h
$59–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas
2. Take the train from Dallas to Longview
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Ruston
9h 48m
$97–171
Bus #3 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to RustonGreyhound US0604
9h 49m
$65–139
Fly Waco to Shreveport, bus
1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Shreveport (SHV)ACT - SHV
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
7h 23m
$110–400
Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas Bus Station
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)DFW - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
6h 31m
$101–442

Waco to Ruston by bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.3 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Waco to Ruston via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Shreveport Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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