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How to get fromColumbus to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    7h 1m
    $84–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    14h 29m

  3. Drive 528.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Cedar Rapidscar car 528.1 mi
    10h 27m
    $97–140

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CMH - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    7h 8m
    $92–479

  5. Bus via Columbus - Mound St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    14h 39m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    15h 36m

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 14h 29m.

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