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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RAP - CID
    6h 27m
    $88–407

  2. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    17h 14m

  3. Drive 681.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Cedar Rapidscar car 681.5 mi
    10h 57m
    $125–180

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea 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
    18h 34m

Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to GTC Bay 9 via Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Court St Transportation Center in around 17h 14m.

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