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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Albanyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Albany by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CID - ALB
    7h 24m
    $266–1,306

  2. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ALO - ALB
    9h 25m
    $155–719

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 14m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    28h 47m

  5. Drive 1,026.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Albanycar car 1,026.7 mi
    18h 28m
    $188–271

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 28h 47m.

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