There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Shreveport by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Shreveport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DSM - SHV
5h 13m$99–443Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
15h 30m$159–234Drive 721.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Shreveportcar 721.8 mi
13h 14m$124–179Fly to Tyler, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tyler (TYR)plane DSM - TYR
- Drive from Tyler (TYR) to Shreveportcar
5h 59m$111–449Fly to Gregg County Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane DSM - GGG
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
6h 52m$123–472Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane DSM - TXK
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
7h 21m$127–479Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
15h 45m$176–253
Des Moines to Shreveport by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Shreveport is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Shreveport is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Shreveport station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Kansas City and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Shreveport is 645 miles. The road distance is 726.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Shreveport without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Des Moines to Shreveport, including transfers.
Des Moines to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Shreveport is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 15h 30m.
Des Moines to Shreveport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Shreveport is 726 miles. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Shreveport.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Shreveport Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Texarkana in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Tyler via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Des Moines to Tyler via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Des Moines to Gregg County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Gregg County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Des Moines to Texarkana Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Texarkana Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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