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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Ruston (Tech Mart) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Ruston (Tech Mart) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Ruston (Tech Mart) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Ruston (Tech Mart) | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Ruston
The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Ruston by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Ruston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Ruston start from $64. The average price for this route is around $76. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Ruston?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Ruston is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 246 miles (397 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Ruston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Ruston?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Ruston at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Ruston?
A bus trip from Houston to Ruston generates an estimated 9.912075000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Ruston was searched and found on Jun 14, 2026 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Ruston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $151 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Ruston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-06-14.
