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

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

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    4h 59m
    $63–399

  2. Drive  226.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Cedar Rapidscar car 226.5 mi
    4h 27m
    $42–60

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    13h 22m

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RST - CID
    9h 17m
    $63–359

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    15h 13m

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mankato to GTC Bay 9 via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 13h 22m.

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