There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
3h 37m$41–68Drive 192.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa to New Orleanscar 192.9 mi
3h 15m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
6h 27m$81–163Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LCH - MSY
5h 13m$82–426
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to New Orleans is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Iowa station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Iowa and New Orleans is 221 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Iowa to New Orleans, including transfers.
Iowa to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Iowa to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Iowa to New Orleans is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Iowa, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Iowa to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Iowa to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to New Orleans is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Iowa to New Orleans.
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