There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
5h 35m$62–412Drive 225 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Mankatocar 225 mi
4h 29m$42–60Bus
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mankatobus
12h 42mFly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane CID - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus
8h 58m$62–362
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Mankato. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Mankato via Iowa City, Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Mankato is 314 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Mankato bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Mankato bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Mankato is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Mankato.
There are 28+ hotels available in Mankato.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Mankato via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- Land to Air Express
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $11–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Mankato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $12–40
Bus from Rochester to Mankato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $15–40
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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