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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Cedar Rapids by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRK - CID
    6h 41m
    $89–419

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    7h 8m
    $88–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    33h 17m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin 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
    37h 1m

  5. Drive 991.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Cedar Rapidscar car 991.4 mi
    16h 52m
    $181–262

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAT - CID
    9h 16m
    $105–482

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to GTC Bay 9 via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 33h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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