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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 9m
    $212–892

  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 Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to North Platte, NEbus bus
    13h 16m

  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 30m

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to North Platte, NE via Iowa City and Omaha, NE in around 13h 16m.

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