There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Shreveport by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
13h 4m$121–179Fly to Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MCI - SHV
7h 58m$95–550Drive 534.2 mi
- Drive from Independence to Shreveportcar 534.2 mi
10h 3m$98–141Fly to Gregg County Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane MCI - GGG
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
9h 51m$117–593Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane MCI - TXK
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
10h 28m$121–594
Independence to Shreveport by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Shreveport is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Shreveport is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Shreveport station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Kansas City and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Independence and Shreveport is 569 miles. The road distance is 537.3 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Shreveport without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Independence to Shreveport, including transfers.
Independence to Shreveport bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Shreveport is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $550 and takes 7h 58m.
Independence to Shreveport bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Texarkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Shreveport is 537 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Independence to Shreveport.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Shreveport, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to Shreveport Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, and Texarkana in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Shreveport (SHV) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Gregg County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Texarkana Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
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