There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Shreveport, bus
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane IAH - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
4h 12m$56–322Drive 289.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Rustoncar 289.5 mi
5h 16m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Rustonbus Greyhound US0604
10h 40m$95–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Ruston289.5 mi
5h 16mFly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane IAH - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
4h 19m$82–361Fly to Natchez, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Natchez (HEZ)plane IAH - HEZ
- Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Rustoncar
4h 10m$74–357Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Rustonbus
6h 27m$86–375Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane IAH - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
5h 50m$122–436Bus via Shreveport
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
11h 25m$56–113
Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston is to fly and drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd and arriving at Ruston via Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Houston and Longview Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Ruston is 271 miles. The road distance is 291.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Ruston.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ruston.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Ruston via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, and Longview Bus Station in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Alexandria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Natchez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Ruston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








