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How to get fromCedar Rapids to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CID - MSY
    7h 14m
    $242–1,104

  2. Drive 945.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to New Orleanscar car 945.2 mi
    15h 48m
    $173–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 46m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    27h 41m

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CID - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 19m
    $270–1,168

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to New Orleans Bus Station via Iowa City and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 46m.

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