There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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 Kansas Citybus
8h 16mDrive 308.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Kansas Citycar 308.8 mi
5h 23m$57–82Fly
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
7h 23m$212–1,202Bus via Des Moines
- 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 Kansas Citybus
8h 26m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Kansas City via Iowa City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Kansas City is 339 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Kansas City bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $1,200 and takes 7h 23m.
Cedar Rapids to Kansas City bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Kansas City is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Kansas City via Iowa City and Des Moines in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- 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/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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 Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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