Bus New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$128

tomorrow

$127

Wednesday

$127

Thursday

$131

Friday

Saturday

$127

Sunday

$128

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/20/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	29h 25m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop		Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/21/2026 8:20:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
	Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/21/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 25m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	1:15 PM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/22/2026 1:15:00 PM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 25m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Canal and Charles	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Canal and Charles	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	1:15 PM	New Orleans, LA	Canal and Charles	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 25m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	1:15 PM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/25/2026 1:15:00 PM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:20 AM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/26/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
	Greyhound US	31h 10m	1:15 PM	New Orleans, LA	Central Bus Station	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop		Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA is $126 on 5/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA

See here how frequent the connections between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA starting from $126!

Cheapest Bus	$126
Fastest Bus	27h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	812.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave New Orleans, LA for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$128

Tuesday 04/21

$127

Wednesday 04/22

$127

Thursday 04/23

$131

Friday 04/24

Saturday 04/25

$127

Sunday 04/26

$128

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

$127

Wednesday 04/29

Thursday 04/30

$130

Friday 05/01

$126

Saturday 05/02

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

$131

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$127

Saturday 05/09

$133

Sunday 05/10

$133

Monday 05/11

$133

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

$135

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $127, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $130.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA, with $127. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA.

Loyola @ Tulane

Poydras @ St Charles

Union Passenger Terminal

Loyola Ave 1001

Canal St

S Peters St Parking

S Peters St

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Service and Comfort on the bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA? Or which bus companies serve the route New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA bus

How much does a New Orleans, LA Iowa City, IA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $126 and takes 29h 25m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $126 and $134. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Iowa City, IA.

On average, how many connections are available from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 27h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $128. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA?

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from New Orleans, LA starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from New Orleans, LA for Iowa City, IA starts at 1:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the New Orleans, LA Iowa City, IA route?

When traveling by bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between New Orleans, LA and Iowa City, IA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the New Orleans, LA Iowa City, IA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the New Orleans, LA Iowa City, IA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New Orleans, LA to Iowa City, IA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to New Orleans, LA and to Iowa City, IA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to New Orleans, LA and to Iowa City, IA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!