There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
4h 52m$82–412Drive 279.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Elk Rivercar 279.1 mi
5h 8m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus 882
11h 29m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River is to fly and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Elk River. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Elk River Park & Ride via Iowa City, Des Moines and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Elk River is 288 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cedar Rapids to Elk River, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Elk River bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
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.
There are 29+ hotels available in Elk River.
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, Minneapolis Bus Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Elk River Park & Ride in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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