There are 4 ways to get from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids by bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 363 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S to 6th St & Minnesota Station
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MSP - CID
4h 28m$56–368Drive 234.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids234.1 mi
4h 25m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Burnsville to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
9h 52m$137–265Bus via Waterloo
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Airport
14h$84–234
Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S and arriving at GTC Bay 11 via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Waterloo and Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Cottage Grove and Cedar Rapids is 253 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Cottage Grove to Cedar Rapids.
There are 57+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Cottage Grove, MN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cottage Grove to GTC Bay 9 via Burnsville, Des Moines, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 9h 52m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S to 6th St & Minnesota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Burnsville to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $27–40
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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