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How to get fromNew Orleans to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Iowa City 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 23m
    $122–602

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    22h 35m

  3. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    25h 24m
    $340–685

  4. Drive 919.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Iowa Citycar car 919.6 mi
    15h 21m
    $168–243

  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 44m
    $157–663

  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
    10h
    $132–570

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 3m

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: 862.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Iowa City, 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 Iowa City via Saint Louis in around 22h 35m.

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