What is the cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Des Moines?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Louisiana to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $170 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Louisiana and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Louisiana to Des Moines?

The distance between Louisiana and Des Moines is 831 miles. The road distance is 996.9 miles.

How do I travel from Louisiana to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $220 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Louisiana to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Louisiana to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisiana to Des Moines bus from?

Louisiana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Louisiana to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 24h 10m.

Where does the Louisiana to Des Moines bus arrive?

Louisiana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Louisiana to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Des Moines is 997 miles. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Louisiana to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Louisiana to Des Moines?

Book your Louisiana to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 260+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Louisiana to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSY - DSM
4h 41m
$228–966
Fly from Shreveport
cheapest
1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SHV - DSM
6h 44m
$155–682
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
24h 10m
$222–346
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
25h 25m
$312–634
Drive 991.2 mi
1. Drive from New Orleans to Des Moinescar 991.2 mi
17h 17m
$181–262
Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LCH - DSM
4h 41m
$178–734
Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LFT - DSM
5h
$178–784
Train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
27h 35m
$342–644

Louisiana to Des Moines by bus

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24h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 826.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 10m.

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