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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Bostonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Boston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane CID - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $70–328

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    29h 48m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    33h 7m

  4. Drive  1,198.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Bostoncar car 1,198.1 mi
    21h 13m
    $198–286

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Boston via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 33h 7m.

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