How far is Ruston from New Orleans?

The distance between Ruston and New Orleans is around 376 km (234 miles).

Bus Ruston to New Orleans from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ruston to New Orleans on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Ruston (K & H Smokeshop)	8h 15m	4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Ruston (K & H Smokeshop)	7h 50m	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Ruston (K & H Smokeshop)	7h 50m	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Ruston (K & H Smokeshop)	8h 15m	4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Ruston (K & H Smokeshop)	8h 15m	4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Get from Ruston to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

377 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87377 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $78

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ruston to New Orleans by bus

How far is Ruston from New Orleans?
The distance between Ruston and New Orleans is around 376 km (234 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$64

11-15

$80

Today

$80

11-17

No data

11-18

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$72

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Ruston to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ruston to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $117 for a bus ticket from Ruston to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-20.