The average bus between Raleigh and Cedar Rapids takes 39h 3m and the fastest bus takes 32h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh 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 twice daily between Raleigh and Cedar Rapids. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cedar Rapids at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 39h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Cedar Rapids station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.
Raleigh to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at GTC Bay 9 station.
Book your Raleigh to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with GoRaleigh, Greyhound USA and 380Express.
The distance between Raleigh and Cedar Rapids is 1,319.8 km. The road distance is 1,974 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to GTC Bay 9 via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 30h 52m.