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

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

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CID - PIT
    7h 1m
    $152–852

  2. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ALO - PIT
    6h 42m
    $91–445

  3. 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 16m

  4. 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    18h 7m

  5. Drive 677.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Pittsburghcar car 677.7 mi
    11h 58m
    $124–179

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    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 to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    19h 37m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 7m.

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