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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSY - CID
    8h 3m
    $124–604

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Drive 946.5 mi

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

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GPT - CID
    8h 23m
    $159–664

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    11h 25m

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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.

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