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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DAY - CID
    7h 13m
    $94–604

  2. Drive  491.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Cedar Rapidscar car 491.5 mi
    8h 40m
    $90–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 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 20m

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane DAY - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    7h 4m
    $107–618

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    16h 24m

Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to GTC Bay 9 via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 14h 20m.

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