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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    8h 26m
    $100–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    46h 34m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot 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
    47h 57m

  4. Drive  1,813.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,813.5 mi
    28h 46m
    $331–479

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SEA - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    9h 44m
    $123–519

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,565.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Denver Union Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 46h 34m.

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