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How to get fromNew Orleans to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSY - DSM
    6h 33m
    $140–675

  2. Bus

    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
    $217–332

  3. 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 20m
    $503–774

  4. Drive  991.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Des Moinescar car 991.1 mi
    17h 17m
    $181–262

  5. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 35m
    $250–368

New Orleans to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. 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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