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

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

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CID - RDU
    7h 35m
    $194–954

  2. Drive 996.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Raleighcar car 996.5 mi
    17h 22m
    $182–263

  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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 17m

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    31h 52m

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane CID - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    $196–890

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CID - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $290–1,328

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to GoRaleigh Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 30h 17m.

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