There are 9 ways to get from Arlington to Ruston by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Shreveport (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus Greyhound US0604 / ...
6h 50m$46–79Drive 273.4 mi
- Drive from Arlington to Rustoncar 273.4 mi
4h 24m$47–68Fly to El Dorado, taxi
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to El Dorado (ELD)plane DFW - ELD
- Take the taxi from El Dorado (ELD) to Rustontaxi
5h$123–384Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Rustonbus Greyhound US0604
7h 40m$53–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
9h 5m$100–154Bus, fly to Monroe Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane DFW - MLU
- Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
5h 33m$74–334Fly to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DFW - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
6h 44m$54–298Fly to Tyler, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tyler (TYR)plane DFW - TYR
- Drive from Tyler (TYR) to Rustoncar
6h 18m$65–313Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane DFW - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
6h 52m$86–352
Arlington to Ruston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Ruston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Ruston is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Ruston via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Arlington and Ruston is 276 miles. The road distance is 275 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Ruston without a car is to bus via Shreveport which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Arlington to Ruston, including transfers.
Arlington to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Arlington to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Ruston is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Arlington to Ruston.
Book your Arlington to Ruston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arlington to Ruston via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Shreveport Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Alexandria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to El Dorado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $22–26
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