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

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

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FLL - CID
    6h 16m
    $114–505

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MIA - CID
    7h 14m
    $106–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    36h 9m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    2d 5h

  5. Drive 1,473.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,473.1 mi
    24h 38m
    $269–389

  6. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PBI - CID
    10h 41m
    $146–659

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,290.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to GTC Bay 9 via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 36h 9m.

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