There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane CID - ELP
6h 30m$192–914Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to El Paso, TXbus
33h 32mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
39h 40mDrive 1,237 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Fort Blisscar 1,237 mi
22h 58m$226–327Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane ALO - ELP
10h 16m$231–1,028Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
35h 46m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Founders\Concord via Iowa City, Omaha, Denver, Downtown Transit Ctr Bay H and Eastside Terminal Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Fort Bliss is 1086 miles. The road distance is 1244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 33h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Omaha, which costs and takes 33h 32m.
Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Fort Bliss is 1h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 6:05 PM in Cedar Rapids and 5:05 PM in Fort Bliss.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Fort Bliss, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Founders\Concord via Iowa City, Omaha, Denver, El Paso, TX, Downtown Transit Ctr Bay H, and Eastside Terminal Bay A in around 33h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss is 1244 miles. It takes approximately 22h 58m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Fort Bliss.
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