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How to get fromMetairie to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Metairie to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSY - OMA
    5h 27m
    $197–932

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSY - MLI
    7h 39m
    $104–504

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    25h 44m
    $186–385

  4. 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
    26h 59m
    $296–625

  5. Drive 985.9 mi

    1. Drive from Metairie to Des Moinescar car 985.9 mi
    17h 12m
    $180–260

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSY - DSM
    6h
    $229–1,123

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airline @ E of Causeway to Des Moines via Tulane @ Loyola, Main Library, UPT Bus Bay 2, New Orleans Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 25h 44m.

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