There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CID - ATL
4h 5m$64–354Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
22h 1mDrive 837.4 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Atlantacar 837.4 mi
14h 11m$153–221Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
22h 21m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Atlanta is 716 miles. The road distance is 842.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 22h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Atlanta bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 1m.
Cedar Rapids to Atlanta bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 3:47 PM in Cedar Rapids and 4:47 PM in Atlanta.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Atlanta Bus Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Atlanta is 842 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta.
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