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How to get fromShreveport to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shreveport to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SHV - DSM
    6h 15m
    $155–682

  2. Drive 721.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shreveport to Des Moinescar car 721.2 mi
    13h 12m
    $132–191

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 25m
    $172–257

  4. Drive to Tyler, fly

    1. Drive from Shreveport to Tyler (TYR)car car
    2. Fly from Tyler (TYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TYR - DSM
    5h 59m
    $156–699

  5. Bus to Gregg County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Gregg County Airport (GGG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GGG - DSM
    7h 18m
    $175–722

  6. Bus to Texarkana Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TXK - DSM
    6h 57m
    $179–768

Shreveport to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Shreveport, LA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Des Moines via Texarkana and Kansas City in around 15h 25m.

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