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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from McAllen to Shreveport. Traveling by bus from McAllen to Shreveport usually takes around 17 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 513 mi (826 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $97.12 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from McAllen to Shreveport?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from McAllen to Shreveport. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 5 | 17h 33m | $128.91 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 5 bus trips from McAllen to Shreveport every day, with the average journey taking around 17 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Shreveport usually start from $92.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 826 kilometers from McAllen to Shreveport. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Shreveport at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from McAllen to Shreveport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in McAllen?
Main departure station: Tornado Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in McAllen.
All bus stations in McAllen:
Tornado Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Shreveport?
Main arrival station: SporTran Intermodal Terminal
All buses from McAllen arrive at one main station in Shreveport.
Bus stations in Shreveport:
SporTran Intermodal Terminal
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