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

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

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CID - CVG
    6h 15m
    $164–1,004

  2. Drive 491.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Cincinnaticar car 491.9 mi
    8h 24m
    $90–130

  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 Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    13h 27m

  4. 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 Covington (CVG)plane plane ALO - CVG
    6h 26m
    $103–567

  5. 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 Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    17h 35m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Cincinnati via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 27m.

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