There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Shreveport by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DSM - SHV
4h 58m$119–573Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MLI - SHV
8h 15m$87–442Bus
- 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$174–251Drive 722.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Shreveportcar 722.4 mi
13h 14m$132–191Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane OMA - SHV
7h 18m$98–503
Iowa to Shreveport by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Shreveport is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Shreveport is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $600.
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 726.7 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 4h 58m 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 4h 58m and costs $110 - $600. 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 727 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, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Omaha to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- 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
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