There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Iowa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 44m$44–67Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Iowacar 193.3 mi
3h 15m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 9m$81–158Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MSY - LCH
5h 42m$83–435
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Iowa station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lake Charles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between New Orleans and Iowa is 221 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from New Orleans to Iowa, including transfers.
New Orleans to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Iowa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Iowa is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Iowa, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
New Orleans to Iowa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Iowa is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from New Orleans to Iowa.
There are 95+ hotels available in Iowa.