How far is Lafayette from Shreveport?

The distance between the two cities is 188 miles (303 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Shreveport?

Most of the buses traveling from Lafayette to Shreveport leave from TA Travel Center - Lafayette and arrive at Shreveport Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Lafayette to Shreveport from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Shreveport on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:35am	Lafayette Transit System	5h 40m	4:15pm	Shreveport Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:09 AM CST.

Get from Lafayette to Shreveport

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

188 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,380 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Shreveport?

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

Stops in Shreveport

A - Shreveport Bus Station

B - Pilot Travel Center - Shreveport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lafayette, LA to Shreveport by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$44

11/17

$49

Today

$46

11/19

$47

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Shreveport was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $49 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Shreveport based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-19.