There are 4 ways to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from North Platte to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus 380 Express
12h 54mDrive 527.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Platte to Cedar Rapidscar 527.4 mi
8h 36m$97–139Fly
- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LBF - CID
9h 33m$120–480Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from North Platte to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
13h 14m
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 8h 36m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from North Platte to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from North Platte and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between North Platte and Cedar Rapids is 565 miles. The road distance is 530.5 miles.
The best way to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
North Platte to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from North Platte station.
The best way to get from North Platte to Cedar Rapids is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 9h 33m.
North Platte to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Platte to Cedar Rapids is 530 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from North Platte to Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from North Platte to GTC Bay 9 via North Platte and Court St Transportation Center in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from North Platte to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from North Platte to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
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