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How to get fromDes Moines to Shreveportby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Shreveport by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Shreveport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane DSM - SHV
    5h
    $148–671

  2. Drive 722.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Shreveportcar car 722.4 mi
    13h 14m
    $132–191

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 45m
    $174–255

  4. Fly to Tyler, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tyler (TYR)plane plane DSM - TYR
    2. Drive from Tyler (TYR) to Shreveportcar car
    5h 59m
    $157–649

  5. Fly to Gregg County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane plane DSM - GGG
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    $165–723

  6. Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane DSM - TXK
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    $179–719

Des Moines to Shreveport by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Shreveport Bus Station via Kansas City and Texarkana in around 15h 45m.

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