5.0
Pros: The price and comfortable. Cons: The bathrooms. Tips: Just to bring pillow and snacks.
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There are 2 daily trains from Temple to Shreveport. Traveling by train from Temple to Shreveport usually takes around 8 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 233 mi (375 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 20m |
Lowest price | $64.18 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Temple to Shreveport
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The price and comfortable. Cons: The bathrooms. Tips: Just to bring pillow and snacks.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Temple to Shreveport. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 8h 27m | $73.89 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Temple to Shreveport every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $64.
The distance between Temple and Shreveport is approximately 233 miles, or 375 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 20 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Temple to Shreveport are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Temple at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Temple twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Shreveport to Temple.
There is one train station in Temple.
315 West Ave B
Shreveport has one train station.
SporTran Intermodal Terminal
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