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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeRDU - CID
    7h 56m
    $132–705

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeRDU - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Airportbus
    11h 6m
    $126–521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    32h 45m
    $156–341

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    33h 16m
    $150–413

  5. Drive 985.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Cedar Rapidscar985.8 mi
    17h 11m
    $180–260

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeCLT - CID
    9h 3m
    $146–690

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeGSO - CID
    10h 9m
    $180–922

Cary to Cedar Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to GTC Bay 9 via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago, and Court St Transportation Center in around 32h 45m.

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