What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River is to fly and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Elk River?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Elk River. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Country Inn & Suites - Albertville via Iowa City, Des Moines and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Elk River?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Elk River is 288 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Elk River without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Elk River?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Elk River is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Elk River.

Where can I stay near Elk River?

There are 26+ hotels available in Elk River.

Cedar Rapids to Elk River - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
4h 50m
$128–734
Drive 279.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Elk Rivercar 279.1 mi
5h 8m
$51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
11h 32m
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
4. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus 882
11h 59m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Elk River via Iowa City, Des Moines, MSP Airport, Terminal 1 Station, Terminal 2 Station, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, and Country Inn & Suites - Albertville in around 11h 32m.

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