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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Dayton 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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane CID - DAY
    6h 46m
    $58–344

  2. 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 3m

  3. Drive  495.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Daytoncar car 495.1 mi
    8h 30m
    $91–131

  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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane ALO - DAY
    8h 28m
    $68–367

  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
    16h 41m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dayton (DAY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 14h 3m.

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