The average bus between Columbus and Cedar Rapids takes 24h 39m and the fastest bus takes 19h 32m. There is at least one bus per day from Columbus to Cedar Rapids. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Columbus and Cedar Rapids. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbus is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cedar Rapids at 6:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 24h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 32m • 2 changes
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26h 10m • 2 changes
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18h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Columbus station and arriving at Cedar Rapids station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.
Columbus to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at GTC Bay 9 station.
Book your Columbus to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and 380Express.
The distance between Columbus and Cedar Rapids is 760.1 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a bus from Columbus to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 14h 29m.