There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Jacksonville
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane CID - JAX
7h 54m$102–554Bus
- 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 Jacksonvillebus
31h 22mBus, 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 Jacksonvilletrain
43h 32mDrive 1,133.5 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonvillecar 1,133.5 mi
20h 41m$207–299Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane CID - BQK
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
8h 55m$116–486Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CID - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Jacksonvillecar
6h 18m$124–516Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CID - GNV
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
10h 27m$104–480
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville is to fly and drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Jacksonville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 22m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Jacksonville is 997 miles. The road distance is 1140.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 31h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 22m.
Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Jacksonville is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 11:30 PM in Cedar Rapids and 12:30 AM in Jacksonville.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Jacksonville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Jacksonville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Jacksonville via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville is 1140 miles. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville.
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