What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Shreveport?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Shreveport station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 10m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

The distance between Bakersfield and Shreveport is 1479 miles. The road distance is 1629.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Shreveport without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport without a car is to bus which takes 38h 10m and costs $280 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Shreveport bus from?

Bakersfield to Shreveport bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 38h 10m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Shreveport bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Shreveport bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Shreveport?

Shreveport is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 5:52 PM in Bakersfield and 7:52 PM in Shreveport.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Shreveport is 1629 miles. It takes approximately 26h 42m to drive from Bakersfield to Shreveport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Shreveport?

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Where can I stay near Shreveport?

There are 92+ hotels available in Shreveport.

Bakersfield to Shreveport - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Shreveport by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Shreveport
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Shreveport (SHV)plane BFL - SHV
6h 42m
$144–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
38h 10m
$289–559
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2d
$648–1,384
Drive 1,619.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Shreveportcar 1,619.8 mi
26h 42m
$296–427
Fly to Gregg County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane BFL - GGG
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
8h 31m
$171–630
Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane BFL - TXK
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
9h 5m
$175–626

Bakersfield to Shreveport by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

38h 10mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.1 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Shreveport (SHV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Shreveport Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 38h 10m.

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