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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Mankatoby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    5h 14m
    $112–742

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Mankatocar car 225 mi
    4h 29m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    10h 30m

  4. Fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CID - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    8h 24m
    $112–642

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Mankato. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1, then take the shuttle to Mankato. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Mankato, MN via Iowa City, Des Moines, Owatonna, and Owatonna, MN in around 10h 30m.

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