Rome2Rio

How to get fromLouisiana to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Cedar Rapids

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSY - CID
    6h 20m
    $127–568

  2. Fly from Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SHV - CID
    8h 2m
    $90–418

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    23h 59m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    26h 49m

  5. Drive 946.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Cedar Rapidscar car 946.5 mi
    15h 47m
    $173–250

  6. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LFT - CID
    6h 32m
    $108–465

  7. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LCH - CID
    7h 9m
    $108–455

  8. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTR - CID
    9h 18m
    $103–458

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Louisiana to Cedar Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 836.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Saint Louis and Court St Transportation Center in around 23h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers