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How to get fromLouisiana to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisiana to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSY - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 5m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSY - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 5m
    $134–623

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 35m
    $191–328

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    26h 34m
    $556–857

  5. Drive  919.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Iowa Citycar car 919.6 mi
    15h 21m
    $163–235

  6. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LFT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h

  7. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LCH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 21m

  8. Fly Shreveport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SHV - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 28m

  9. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 56m

Louisiana to Iowa City by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Iowa City via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 35m.

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