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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Cedar Rapids by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    7h 24m

  2. Drive 308.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Cedar Rapidscar car 308.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $57–82

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    7h 22m
    $97–502

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    7h 29m

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to GTC Bay 9 via Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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