There are 3 ways to get from Louisiana to El Dorado by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
- Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
- Take the taxi from Ruston to El Doradotaxi
8h 44m$101–190Drive 336.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to El Doradocar 336.2 mi
6h 32m$62–89Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Rustonbus Greyhound US1170s
- Take the taxi from Ruston to El Doradotaxi
9h 25m$75–126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to El Dorado is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to El Dorado is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Louisiana and El Dorado is 393 miles. The road distance is 338.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to El Dorado without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 44m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Louisiana to El Dorado, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to El Dorado is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Louisiana to El Dorado.
There are 11+ hotels available in El Dorado.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and El Dorado, AR, USA?
There is no direct connection from Louisiana to El Dorado. However, you can take the train to Jackson, walk to Jackson, take the bus to Ruston, then take the taxi to El Dorado. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to El Dorado in around 6h 32m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $22–26
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