There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Shreveport by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DSM - SHV
5h 12m$94–443Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MLI - SHV
8h 29m$82–432Bus
- 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$176–252Drive 721.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Shreveportcar 721.8 mi
13h 14m$124–179Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane OMA - SHV
7h 30m$93–483
Iowa to Shreveport by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Shreveport is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Shreveport is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa 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 45m.
The distance between Iowa and Shreveport is 645 miles. The road distance is 726.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Shreveport without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Iowa to Shreveport, including transfers.
Iowa to Shreveport bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Shreveport is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
Iowa to Shreveport bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Shreveport is 726 miles. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Iowa to Shreveport.
What companies run services between Iowa, 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 and Texarkana in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- 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
- $90–460
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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