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

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

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CID - TRI
    6h 9m
    $236–1,062

  2. Drive 784.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Bristolcar car 784.1 mi
    14h 15m
    $144–207

  3. 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 to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Wythevillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    26h 21m

  4. 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 Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    27h 45m

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ALO - TRI
    5h 51m
    $156–625

  6. Bus via Washington

    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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    33h 28m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Bristol, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Bristol via Iowa City, Chicago, Columbus - Mound St, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 26h 21m.

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