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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Iowa is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at Des Moines via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Iowa?

The distance between Lafayette and Iowa is 812 miles. The road distance is 900.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $210 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lafayette to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Iowa bus from?

Lafayette to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.

Bus or fly from Lafayette to Iowa?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Lafayette to Iowa bus arrive?

Lafayette to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Iowa is 901 miles. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Lafayette to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 265+ hotels available in Iowa.

Lafayette to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Omaha (OMA)plane LFT - OMA
5h 2m
$146–593
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LFT - CID
6h 53m
$106–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 5m
$212–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus
33h
Drive 895.7 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Des Moinescar 895.7 mi
16h 51m
$164–237
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LFT - DSM
5h
$178–784
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LFT - MLI
6h 20m
$108–465
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
30h 21m

Lafayette to Iowa by bus

14Weekly Buses

22h 5mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Des Moines via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, and Kansas City in around 22h 5m.

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