There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MSY - MLU
- Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
5h 48m$125–527Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Rustonbus Greyhound US1170s
8h$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Ruston273.6 mi
5h 25mDrive 273.6 mi
- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Rustoncar 273.6 mi
5h 25m$50–73Fly to Shreveport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MSY - SHV
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
6h 41m$87–449Fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane MSY - AEX
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Rustonbus
6h 36m$114–484Fly to El Dorado, taxi
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to El Dorado (ELD)plane MSY - ELD
- Take the taxi from El Dorado (ELD) to Rustontaxi
5h 4m$116–504
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans International Airport and arriving at Ruston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Ruston is 246 miles. The road distance is 275.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans International Airport station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ruston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston.
Book your New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ruston bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Ruston, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans International Airport to Ruston once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to El Dorado via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to El Dorado via Houston, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Monroe to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Ruston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $22–26
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Ruston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


