There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport to Great Falls International Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane CID - GTF
6h 49m$332–1,202Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Great Falls International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane FOD - GTF
14h$158–691Bus
- 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 Albert Leabus
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
34h 6mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
38h 23mDrive 1,213.7 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Great Fallscar 1,213.7 mi
19h 50m$222–320Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Helena Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane CID - HLN
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
9h 45m$294–970
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 19h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $330 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Great Falls Transfer Center via Iowa City, Des Moines, Albert Lea, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Great Falls is 1052 miles. The road distance is 1220.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls without a car is to bus which takes 34h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Great Falls bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $330 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 6m.
Cedar Rapids to Great Falls bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Great Falls is 1h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 8:26 AM in Cedar Rapids and 7:26 AM in Great Falls.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Great Falls Transfer Center via Iowa City, Des Moines, Albert Lea, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 34h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Albert Lea to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–280
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $190–280
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Great Falls is 1221 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Great Falls.
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