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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from New Orleans to Shreveport. Traveling by coach from New Orleans to Shreveport usually takes around 9 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 6 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 281 mi (452 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £32.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 1 |
How much is a coach ticket from New Orleans to Shreveport?
£32.98 is the average price of a bus ticket from New Orleans to Shreveport. Any tickets cheaper than £32.98 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from New Orleans to Shreveport is expected to range from £33 to £49. If you are looking to travel to Shreveport within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from £34. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are £33 and can be found on 30 April 2024.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save £42.03 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from New Orleans to Shreveport?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Orleans to Shreveport. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 9h 2m | £45.32 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 2 bus trips from New Orleans to Shreveport every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Shreveport usually start from £33.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 9 hours to cover the 281 miles from New Orleans to Shreveport. However, the fastest coach only takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Shreveport. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 06:00. To see the times for all coaches from New Orleans to Shreveport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from New Orleans to Shreveport. One coach is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting coach at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New Orleans to Shreveport; ticket prices start at £185.87.
City Information
New Orleans
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
New Orleans is the most populous city in the southern state of Louisiana and one of the most popular party destinations in the whole world. Known as The Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for its distinct French-Spanish architecture, Creole cuisine, and unique music. Around the globe, New Orleans is best known as the host city of Mardi Gras, a late-winter carnival known for flashy costumes and never-ending street parties. Because of that, NOLA is consistently among the preferred vacation destinations among spring breakers and post-grad travelers.
There’s a lot more to New Orleans than just partying, though. While you’re in town, connect with the artistic side of your personality with a visit to the famed New Orleans Museum of Art where you will find the South’s most impressive collection of French and American art. A visit to the Big Easy will not be complete without stopping by some of the city’s iconic cemeteries. Whether you take a guided tour or you explore on your own, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and urban legends.
New Orleans is one of the main economic and commercial centers of the U.S. Gulf Coast region, and as such it is easily accessible by all kinds of transportation. The airport is located not too far from the city center, while the city’s main bus and train station, the Union Passenger Terminal, is placed right in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in New Orleans?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
Opened in 1954 to replace the five depots spread throughout the city, the Union Passenger Terminal connects all of New Orleans’ passenger rail into one iconic building. To this day, it remains the largest transportation hub in New Orleans and is a key link for travel throughout the Southern United States. Three of Amtrak’s long distance train lines end their service at Union Passenger Terminal: the City of New Orleans line from Chicago, the Crescent line from New York City, and the Sunset Limited line from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Buses operated by Greyhound and Jefferson Lines also serve this station, as well as public transit which connects to New Orleans’ famous streetcars. At the station, there are shops, a game room, and food for purchase, and the city’s must-visit French Quarter is just a mile away.
All coach stations in New Orleans:
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
New Orleans Canal St
St Charles Ave & Poydras St
Where does the coach arrive in Shreveport?
Main arrival station: SporTran Intermodal Terminal
All coaches from New Orleans arrive at one main station in Shreveport.
Coach stations in Shreveport:
SporTran Intermodal Terminal
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