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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BNA - CID
    4h 34m
    $74–404

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    15h 59m

  3. Drive 593.2 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Cedar Rapidscar car 593.2 mi
    10h 8m
    $109–157

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    17h 18m

Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Allegiant Air flies from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Saint Louis and Court St Transportation Center in around 15h 59m.

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