There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
3h 33m$106–706Drive 244.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 244.8 mi
4h 37m$45–65Bus
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus
11h 12m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Iowa City, Des Moines and Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 237 miles. The road distance is 246.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 12m.
Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta flies from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Marshall & Otis Station via Iowa City, Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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