The average bus between Manhattan and Cedar Rapids takes 33h 22m and the fastest bus takes 28h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Cedar Rapids. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manhattan and Cedar Rapids. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Cedar Rapids at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago and take an average of 33h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 47m • 2 changes
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27h 17m • 2 changes
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32h 10m • 2 changes
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38h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Cedar Rapids station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.
Manhattan to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Manhattan to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at GTC Bay 9 station.
Book your Manhattan to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, Jefferson Lines and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manhattan and Cedar Rapids is 1,478.2 km. The road distance is 1,860 km.
You can take a bus from New York Midtown to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago and Court St Transportation Center in around 24h 4m.