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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    3h 59m
    $141–691

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    24h 9m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak 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
    26h

  4. Drive 904.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Cedar Rapidscar car 904.7 mi
    16h 17m
    $166–239

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane DCA - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    5h 56m
    $155–721

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 24h 9m.

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