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How to get fromColumbia to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane COU - CID
    5h 53m
    $117–418

  2. Drive 250.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Cedar Rapidscar car 250.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $46–66

  3. Bus via Columbia

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    10h 57m

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane COU - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    7h 1m
    $130–442

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    11h 44m

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia to GTC Bay 9 via Columbia, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 10h 57m.

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