There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus 380 Express
5h 28mDrive 123.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapidscar 123.3 mi
2h 22m$23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Cedar Rapids123.3 mi
2h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Cedar Rapids is 162 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cedar Rapids.
There are 46+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to GTC Bay 9 via Ankeny, IA, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 5h 28m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Cedar Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Cedar Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


