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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Louisiana and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from Louisiana to Iowa?

The distance between Louisiana and Iowa is 856 miles. The road distance is 996.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisiana to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $190 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Louisiana to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisiana to Iowa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Louisiana to Iowa?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 24h 5m.

Where does the Louisiana to Iowa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Louisiana to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 251+ hotels available in Iowa.

Louisiana to Iowa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSY - OMA
4h 5m
$163–726
Fly Shreveport to Des Moines
cheapest
1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SHV - DSM
6h 32m
$98–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
24h 5m
$196–313
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
$256–564
Drive 991.1 mi
1. Drive from New Orleans to Des Moinescar 991.1 mi
17h 17m
$181–262
Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Omaha (OMA)plane LCH - OMA
5h 45m
$136–593
Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Omaha (OMA)plane LFT - OMA
5h 2m
$146–643
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSY - MLI
5h 53m
$114–564
Fly Shreveport to Omaha
1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Omaha (OMA)plane SHV - OMA
6h 50m
$122–545
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station 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
26h 35m
$238–358

Louisiana to Iowa by bus

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Distance: 851.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 2 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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