What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Shreveport?

The distance separating New Orleans and Shreveport is 280 miles (451 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Shreveport?

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Shreveport start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Shreveport Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus New Orleans to Shreveport from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Shreveport on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 45m	4:15pm	Shreveport Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	9h 20m	4:15pm	Shreveport Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 45m	6:05pm	Shreveport Bus Station	No tags

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Get from New Orleans to Shreveport

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Shreveport?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Shreveport

A - Shreveport Bus Station

B - Pilot Travel Center - Shreveport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Shreveport by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Shreveport?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Shreveport?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$64

11/18

$58

Today

$64

11/20

$66

11/21

$53

11/22

$56

11/23

$68

11/24

$62

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Shreveport was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Shreveport, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $122 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Shreveport based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-21.