What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Louisiana?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Louisiana is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Louisiana?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $95 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Louisiana?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.

How far is it from Iowa to Louisiana?

The distance between Iowa and Louisiana is 647 miles. The road distance is 995 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Louisiana without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Louisiana without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 12m and costs $500 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Louisiana?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Iowa to Louisiana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Louisiana bus from?

Iowa to Louisiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Louisiana?

The best way to get from Iowa to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 26h 20m.

Where does the Iowa to Louisiana bus arrive?

Iowa to Louisiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Louisiana?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Louisiana is 995 miles. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Iowa to Louisiana.

Where can I stay near Louisiana?

There are 1190+ hotels available in Louisiana.

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Louisiana by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Des Moines to Shreveport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DSM - SHV
5h 51m
$99–443
Fly Omaha to Shreveport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane OMA - SHV
8h 23m
$93–493
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
25h 12m
$508–805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
26h 20m
$213–332
Drive 989.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to New Orleanscar 989.2 mi
17h 20m
$181–261
Fly Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane OMA - MSY
6h 59m
$133–703
Fly Omaha to Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane OMA - LFT
7h 26m
$114–566
Fly Omaha to Lake Charles Regional Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane OMA - LCH
8h 11m
$114–566
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
26h 40m
$251–372

Iowa to Louisiana by bus

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Distance: 643.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Louisiana, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 20m.

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