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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Poplar Bluffby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Poplar Bluff by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    13h 43m

  2. Drive 421.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Poplar Bluffcar car 421.1 mi
    7h 53m
    $77–111

  3. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane CID - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    8h 31m
    $140–728

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CID - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $224–1,114

  5. Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane CID - CGI
    2. Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    7h 52m
    $234–1,020

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Poplar Bluff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the bus to Court St Transportation Center, take the bus to Saint Louis, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Poplar Bluff Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Cedar Rapids to Poplar Bluff in around 7h 53m.

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