There are 5 ways to get from Salina 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 from Salina Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SLN - CID
7h 8m$97–436Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MHK - CID
7h 18m$83–418Bus
- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
12h 17mDrive 481.1 mi
- Drive from Salina to Cedar Rapidscar 481.1 mi
8h 7m$88–127Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly
- Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ICT - CID
7h 24m$139–677
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Salina and Cedar Rapids is 396 miles. The road distance is 483.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Salina to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Salina to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.
Salina to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Cedar Rapids is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Salina to Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salina to GTC Bay 9 via Salina, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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