There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CID - FCA
7h 3m$156–646Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane CID - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
9h 33m$124–526Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
36h 16mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
36h 39mDrive 1,431.2 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Whitefishcar 1,431.2 mi
23h 38m$262–378
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $550 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Whitefish via Iowa City, Omaha, Sioux Falls and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 16m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Whitefish is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1439.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 36h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Whitefish bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 16m.
Cedar Rapids to Whitefish bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 9:50 PM in Cedar Rapids and 8:50 PM in Whitefish.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Whitefish via Iowa City, Omaha, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 36h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Whitefish is 1440 miles. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Whitefish.
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