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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RDU - CID
    7h 30m
    $90–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    32h 12m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    33h 16m

  4. Drive  992 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Cedar Rapidscar car 992 mi
    17h 31m
    $170–245

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAY - CID
    8h 33m
    $108–460

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    9h 2m
    $178–573

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to GTC Bay 9 via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 32h 12m.

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