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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane TYS - CID
    5h 47m
    $129–459

  2. Drive  729.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Cedar Rapidscar car 729.1 mi
    12h 45m
    $125–180

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville 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
    23h 27m

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane TYS - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    6h
    $136–482

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to GTC Bay 9 via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 23h 27m.

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