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

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

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CID - RIC
    7h 15m
    $192–1,002

  2. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ALO - RIC
    7h 16m
    $111–565

  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 Richmondbus bus
    26h 56m

  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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 18m

  5. Drive 972.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Richmondcar car 972.5 mi
    17h 54m
    $178–257

  6. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CID - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $274–1,380

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Richmond via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 26h 56m.

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