There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, bus
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CID - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
6h 21m$238–1,146Drive 829 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesvillecar 829 mi
15h 12m$152–219Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
26h 15m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Gainesville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Gainesville is 772 miles. The road distance is 833.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 26h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Gainesville is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 3:09 AM in Cedar Rapids and 4:09 AM in Gainesville.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is 834 miles. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Gainesville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 26h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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