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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane CID - FCA
    8h 4m
    $146–646

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane CID - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    11h 20m
    $124–536

  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 Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    36h 16m

  5. Drive  1,431.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Whitefishcar car 1,431.2 mi
    23h 38m
    $262–378

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Whitefish via Iowa City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Billings, and Whitefish in around 36h 16m.

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