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

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RIC - CID
    7h 41m
    $97–502

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond 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
    26h 59m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak 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
    29h 19m

  4. Drive 972.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Cedar Rapidscar car 972.4 mi
    17h 53m
    $178–257

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane RIC - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    7h 35m
    $110–516

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    7h 40m
    $168–776

  7. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CHO - CID
    8h 20m
    $118–470

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to GTC Bay 9 via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 26h 59m.

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