There are 7 ways to get from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus, plane, 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.
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MLU - MSY
5h 44m$122–526Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans International Airportbus Greyhound US1170s
8h 10m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ruston to New Orleans-MSY273.3 mi
5h 24mDrive 273.3 mi
- Drive from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 273.3 mi
5h 24m$50–72Bus to Shreveport, fly
- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SHV - MSY
6h 49m$86–450Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus
- Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AEX - MSY
6h 42m$112–485Taxi to El Dorado, fly
- Take the taxi from Ruston to El Dorado (ELD)taxi
- Fly from El Dorado (ELD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ELD - MSY
5h 11m$112–506
Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruston and arriving at New Orleans International Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Ruston and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 246 miles. The road distance is 274.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.
Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
Book your Ruston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ruston to New Orleans International Airport once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Shreveport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Shreveport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from El Dorado to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Shreveport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Shreveport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Shreveport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from El Dorado to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ruston to New Orleans-MSY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- $22–26
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