There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Alexandria to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BRD - CID
7h 59m$69–336Bus
- Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
14h 20mDrive 378.2 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Cedar Rapidscar 378.2 mi
6h 54m$69–100Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
6h 38m$106–414
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Minneapolis Bus Station, Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Alexandria and Cedar Rapids is 440 miles. The road distance is 380.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Alexandria to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Alexandria station.
Alexandria to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Cedar Rapids is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Alexandria to Cedar Rapids.
There are 46+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alexandria to GTC Bay 9 via Alexandria, Minneapolis Bus Station, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Alexandria to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Alexandria to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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