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By Air : Shreveport has two airports, Downtown Airport (1500 Airport Drive) and the Shreveport Regional Airport (5103 Hollywood Ave). The regional airport is a small hub served by seven airlines. There are also six car rental agencies.
By Train : Amtrak serves many cities in Louisiana and offers both short and long distance travel. Some trains have food service and there are also sleeper cars.
By Boat : There are many cruises you can do down the Red River and Cross Bayou or on Cross Lake and Caddo Lake.
By Bus : This is the public transit system for Shreveport and Bossier City.
Updated Sep 9, 2006
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If you are interested in coming to Shreveport and checking out the history, you will most likely fly into the small Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV).
This is definitely a small town airport, and you will pay a higher price to fly into Shreveport as compared to New Orleans, or DFW... but it would save you a couple hours drive.
Airlines:
American Eagle
Delta Connection
Continental Express
Northwest
Written Jul 7, 2004
Phone: (318) 673-5370
Website: http://www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/airport/index.htm
Shreveport Downtown Airport serves Shreveport and Bossier Parish and is owned by Shreveport Arpt Authority. The airport has more than one runway. The longest is a paved runway extending 4493 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 179 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Shreveport.
It is an extremely small airport and I really have no idea if the public can even fly in here, or rather small private planes. I've only been to this airport for a hanger party and to go bungee jumping. Try the website if you need info.
Written Jan 9, 2004
Phone: 318-673-5370
Website: http://www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/airport/dtnairport.htm
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) is the Federal Aviation Administration's Louisiana Airport of the Year for both 1999 and 1996. It's not a large airport by far, however, it will take you to several main cities to transfer to where your going.
The airport is designated as a hub served by seven airlines.
Delta
Northwest Airlink
American Eagle
Atlantic Southeast
Continental Express
US Airways Express
American Connection formerly TWA
Written Jan 9, 2004
Phone: 318-673-5370
Website: www.flyshreveport.com
SporTran's 16 routes reach the vast majority of Shreveport-Bossier's shopping, educational and medical facilities and all buses are lift-equipped for easy use by the disabled. If you absolutely must take the bus...the website below should give you all the information you need.
Updated Jan 9, 2004
Phone: 318-221-RIDE
Website: www.sportran.org
There are six main rental car companies located here.
Avis Rent A Car
318-631-1839
www.avis.com
Budget Rent A Car
800-527-0700
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
318-631-8999
www.enterprise.com
Hertz
800-654-3131
www2.hertz.com
National Car Rental
800-227-7368
www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty Car Rental
318-525-5132
www.thrifty.com
Written Jan 9, 2004
The best way to get around Shreveport is definately by car. If you don't have one, rent one because I wouldn't recommend taking the city buses. Shreveport is also spread out quite a bit so a car is about the only way to go. If your just casino hopping though...you can take casino shuttles to each of the properties. If your downtown, however, you can walk everywhere in the riverfront area during the day and it's fairly safe with plenty of police. But like anywhere...be careful at night.
Updated Jan 9, 2004
At A-1 you can chose from riding on a trolley, mini-bus or limousine to anywhere in the area. The trolley is pretty cool.
Written Jan 9, 2004
Phone: 318-621-0700
Website: www.a1charter.com
Everybody should know what a Greyhound bus is. I personally dislike taking the bus, but here's the info to contact them if you need to.
Written Jan 9, 2004
Phone: 318-221-4205
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