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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 11m
    $98–604

  2. Drive  491.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Cincinnaticar car 491.9 mi
    8h 24m
    $85–122

  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 22m

  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
    7h 16m
    $112–616

  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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus bus
    15h 12m

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

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Cincinnati via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 22m.

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