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

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There are 10 ways to get from Louisiana to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSY - OMA
    4h 10m
    $170–736

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSY - MLI
    6h 17m
    $119–567

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 5m
    $190–343

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    25h 30m
    $302–624

  5. Drive 991.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Des Moinescar car 991.2 mi
    17h 17m
    $181–262

  6. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LFT - OMA
    5h 2m
    $146–643

  7. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LCH - OMA
    5h 38m
    $136–593

  8. Fly Shreveport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SHV - OMA
    6h 33m
    $125–543

  9. Fly Shreveport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SHV - DSM
    6h 43m
    $154–711

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    24h 15m
    $173–329

Louisiana to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 24h 5m.

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