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There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Shreveport to New Orleans.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$63.00 | Avg. Price$361.81 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration8h 25m | Duration2d 6h 16m |
Bus from Shreveport to New Orleans: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Shreveport to New Orleans. Traveling by bus from Shreveport to New Orleans usually takes around 8 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 281 mi (452 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $39.48 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Shreveport to New Orleans?
Bus tickets for a trip from Shreveport to New Orleans cost $56.31 on average. Tickets cheaper than $56.31 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Shreveport to New Orleans by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Shreveport to New Orleans is expected to be between $49 and $77. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is December 7, 2024, when tickets are available for December 7, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $49.
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Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 6 days in advance to save up to $17.54.
What bus companies travel from Shreveport to New Orleans?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Shreveport to New Orleans. 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 8h 24m | $59.62 |
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 2 bus trips from Shreveport to New Orleans every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Orleans usually start from $39.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Shreveport to New Orleans
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 281 miles from Shreveport to New Orleans. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 45 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in New Orleans. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Shreveport to New Orleans, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Shreveport to New Orleans. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Shreveport to New Orleans; ticket prices start at $268.00.
City Information
New Orleans
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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 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 New Orleans?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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 bus stations in New Orleans:
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
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