There are 6 ways to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MBS - CID
6h 40m$80–379Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Saginaw to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LAN - CID
7h 29m$65–361Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
14h 3mDrive 503.4 mi
- Drive from Saginaw to Cedar Rapidscar 503.4 mi
9h 14m$92–133Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FNT - CID
7h 27m$100–417Bus
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
14h 3m
Mbs International Airport (MBS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Saginaw and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Saginaw and Cedar Rapids is 429 miles. The road distance is 506.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Saginaw to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Saginaw station.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.
Saginaw to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
Cedar Rapids is 1h behind Saginaw. It is currently 3:24 AM in Saginaw and 2:24 AM in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Saginaw, MI, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saginaw to GTC Bay 9 via Flint, Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Bishop International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Bishop International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Saginaw to Cedar Rapids is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids.
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