There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
4h 2m$59–384Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapidscar 241.2 mi
4h 28m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
9h 19m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Cedar Rapids is 240 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.
Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Saint Paul to Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to GTC Bay 9 via Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- 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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