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Bus New Orleans to Shreveport: Trip Overview

Bus New Orleans to Shreveport: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average bus trip duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:30 AM
Distance279 miles (450 km)
Latest bus departure9:10 PM

New Orleans to Shreveport Buses

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Bus service from New Orleans to Shreveport will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from New Orleans to Shreveport, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:30AM - 9:10PM
Minimum Price$49
Average Ticket Price$57
Minimum Trip Duration6h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h15m
Distance279 miles (450 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Shreveport

You can take a bus or a train to go from New Orleans to Shreveport. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Shreveport. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from New Orleans to Shreveport takes around 9h 15m, although the fastest bus will take 6h 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 280 miles (451 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating New Orleans and Shreveport is 280 miles (451 km).

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Greyhound. The number of buses from New Orleans to Shreveport can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from New Orleans to Shreveport by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 6:30 AM and 9:10 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Shreveport start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Shreveport Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $49.

You can expect to pay around $57 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $49 to $179, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New Orleans to Shreveport.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Shreveport, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to Shreveport that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Shreveport, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Shreveport?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time9h 15mAvg Price$57Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1d 22hAvg Price$455Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between New Orleans and Shreveport is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $57 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Shreveport, choose the bus, as it will take you from New Orleans to Shreveport in about 9h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from Shreveport to New Orleans

You can also go to Shreveport by train

Train from New Orleans to Shreveport

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