How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Badlands National Park is 642 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park without a car is to bus and travel which takes 18h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Badlands National Park?

Badlands National Park is 1h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 11:55 AM in Cedar Rapids and 10:55 AM in Badlands National Park.

Where can I stay near Badlands National Park?

There are seven+ hotels available in Badlands National Park.

Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park by plane, unknown, or bus

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1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
2. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
6h 46m
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1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Wallbus
5. Walk from Wall to Badlands National Parkunknown
18h 7m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 638.4 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Badlands National Park, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then travel to Badlands National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Badlands National Park via Iowa City, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Wall in around 18h 7m.

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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Badlands National Parkby plane, unknown, or bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Badlands National Park by plane, unknown, or bus

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