The average bus between Washington and Cedar Rapids takes 29h 53m and the fastest bus takes 25h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington 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 Washington and Cedar Rapids. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cedar Rapids at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago and take an average of 29h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


24h 12m • 2 changes
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32h 5m • 2 changes
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31h 10m • 2 changes
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24h 12m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Cedar Rapids station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.
Washington to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at GTC Bay 9 station.
Book your Washington to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, 380Express and Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Washington and Cedar Rapids is 1,281.8 km. The road distance is 1,568 km.
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago and Court St Transportation Center in around 24h 19m.