There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane RAP - CID
6h 20m$83–417Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
18h 4mDrive 681.5 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Cedar Rapidscar 681.5 mi
10h 57m$121–174Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane RAP - ALO
- Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar
9h 51m$111–480
Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
The distance between Rapid City and Cedar Rapids is 617 miles. The road distance is 685.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 18h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Rapid City to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 4m.
Rapid City to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Cedar Rapids is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 2:00 AM in Rapid City and 3:00 AM in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to GTC Bay 9 via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Court St Transportation Center in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Rapid City to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Cedar Rapids is 686 miles. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids.
There are eight+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.