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How to get fromDallas to Red Riverby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Red River by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Red Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $179–241

  2. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane DFW - BTR
    2. Drive from Baton-Rouge-Airport-BTR to Red Rivercar car
    5h 12m
    $58–319

  3. Drive  356.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Red Rivercar car 356.2 mi
    6h 6m
    $61–88

  4. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane DFW - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Red Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $193–473

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DFW - LFT
    2. Drive from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Red Rivercar car
    5h 26m
    $60–322

  6. Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane plane DFW - MLU
    2. Drive from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Red Rivercar car
    6h 52m
    $67–328

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Red River, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Red River. However, you can take the bus to Opelousas then take the taxi to Red River. Alternatively, you can drive from Dallas to Red River in around 6h 6m.

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