There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Shreveport by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Athens to Mineola Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mineola Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
4h 25m$131–192Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athens to Shreveportcar 131.9 mi
2h 32m$25–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Athens to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100s
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
6h 33m$44–82
Athens to Shreveport by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Shreveport is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Shreveport is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Shreveport station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Athens and Shreveport is 163 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to Shreveport without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Athens to Shreveport, including transfers.
Athens to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Shreveport is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Athens to Shreveport.
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What companies run services between Athens, TX, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Athens to Shreveport Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Deep Ellum Station, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 6h 33m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mineola Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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