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How to get fromGalveston to Bossier Cityby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Galveston to Bossier City by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Houston Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    7h 22m
    $167–230

  2. Drive 283.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Bossier Citycar car 283.5 mi
    5h 19m
    $52–75

  3. Taxi, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane IAH - SHV
    5h 13m
    $129–409

  4. Taxi to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane HOU - SHV
    6h 39m
    $173–655

  5. Drive to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Galveston to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)car car
    2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane BPT - SHV
    6h 15m
    $75–369

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Galveston, TX, USA and Bossier City, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Bossier City. However, you can take the taxi to Houston Bus Station then take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Bossier City in around 5h 19m.

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