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Shreveport to Lafayette Bus Schedule
Bus from Shreveport to Lafayette: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Shreveport to Lafayette. Traveling by bus from Shreveport to Lafayette usually takes around 26 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 665 mi (1071 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $152.84 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Shreveport to Lafayette?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Shreveport to Lafayette. 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 | 3 | 1d 2h 12m | $179.89 |
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 3 bus trips from Shreveport to Lafayette every day, with the average journey taking around 26 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lafayette usually start from $153.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Shreveport to Lafayette
The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 665 miles from Shreveport to Lafayette. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 25 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.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Shreveport to Lafayette, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Shreveport to Lafayette every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Shreveport, LA to Lafayette, IN; ticket prices start at $227.00.
City Information
Lafayette
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Lafayette, a quaint college town with a vibrant history, is a superb destination for fans of history and old buildings. The city's historic old quarter is a beautiful sight to behold, with some buildings dating back to the 19th century. A walk around this quarter will bring you back to the early days of the American Industrial Revolution. Don't miss out on the chance to visit Fort Ouiatenon, the first European fortified settlement in the area now called Indiana. If you are looking for a spot to enjoy a picnic with your friends and your family, head to historic Prophetstown State Park for plenty of activities; we're talking a water park, unique wildlife observation, camping, and a working farm dating back to the 1920s.
Lafayette's food scene offers a good mix of traditional dishes and modern ones. If you wish to enjoy genuine local specialties, South Street Smokehouse offers amazing homestyle dishes. For those who just can't have enough local pizzas, stop by Arni's, a pizzeria that has been around for more than 40 years.
Travel to Lafayette is easy thanks to multiple bus lines and the Amtrak Cardinal line, which runs through the city. The nearest major airport is about 60 miles away in Indianapolis, so ground travel is definitely your friend for this destination.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Shreveport?
Main departure station: SporTran Intermodal Terminal
Most buses depart from the main station in Shreveport.
All bus stations in Shreveport:
SporTran Intermodal Terminal
Where does the bus arrive in Lafayette?
Main arrival station: Parking Lot next to CityBus Center
All buses from Shreveport arrive at one main station in Lafayette.
All bus stations in Lafayette:
Parking Lot next to CityBus Center
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