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Trip Overview

The average bus between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids takes 18h 55m and the fastest bus takes 13h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Council Bluffs 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.

18h 55m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids. The earliest departure is at 8:44 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Council Bluffs is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Cedar Rapids at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Farnam St & 18th NE and take an average of 18h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA380Express13h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA380Express34h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA380Express13h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA380Express13h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 28th NE to GTC Bay 9 via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, and Court St Transportation Center in around 7h 51m.

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