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How to get fromCedar Rapids to North Platteby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to North Platte by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane CID - LBF
    6h 12m
    $116–482

  2. Drive  527.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to North Plattecar car 527.3 mi
    8h 36m
    $97–139

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to North Plattebus bus
    13h 42m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus 380 Express
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to North Plattebus bus Greyhound US0123S
    14h 36m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and North Platte, NE, USA?

United Airlines flies from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to North Platte via Iowa City and Omaha in around 13h 42m.

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