Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Waterloo

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MSY - ALO
    7h 27m
    $140–625

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSY - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar car
    7h 44m
    $133–619

  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 Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    27h 34m
    $353–716

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    28h 5m
    $186–374

  5. Drive 997.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Waterloocar car 997.5 mi
    16h 37m
    $183–263

New Orleans to Waterloo by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Orleans to Waterloo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 894.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Waterloo via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 28h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers