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Trip Overview

The bus between Iowa City and New Orleans takes 30h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Iowa City to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 5m
Duration
1,177 mi
Distance
$247
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Iowa City to New Orleans bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Iowa City and New Orleans. The service departs Iowa City at 11:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into New Orleans at 17:50:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 30h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Iowa City to New Orleans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Iowa City to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,176.6 mi
  • Duration: 30h 5m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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