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How to get fromIowa to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DSM - MSY
    4h 11m
    $148–771

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 35m
    $117–400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    28h 1m
    $274–590

  4. Drive 989.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to New Orleanscar car 989.2 mi
    17h 19m
    $181–261

  5. Fly to Shreveport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane DSM - SHV
    6h
    $148–771

Des Moines (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to New Orleans Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 35m.

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