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How to get fromAlbany to Cedar Rapidsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Cedar Rapids by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ALB - CID
    8h 14m
    $136–656

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BDL - CID
    11h 49m
    $134–531

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    23h 15m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    27h 54m

  5. Drive 1,026.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,026.9 mi
    18h 27m
    $188–271

  6. Fly Albany County Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ALB - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    8h 8m
    $154–720

Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to GTC Bay 9 via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 27h 54m.

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