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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Mississippiby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Mississippi by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Memphis

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CID - MEM
    5h 56m
    $164–828

  2. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CID - GPT
    6h 33m
    $122–566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    22h 12m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    23h 26m

  5. Drive  759.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Jacksoncar car 759.6 mi
    12h 45m
    $139–201

  6. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane CID - JAN
    7h 5m
    $132–512

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Jackson via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 12m.

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