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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depotbus
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Airportbus
    11h 55m
    $77–212

  2. Drive 306 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Cedar Rapidscar306 mi
    5h 25m
    $56–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    12h 11m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeMCI - CID
    8h 22m
    $82–462

  5. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    12h 57m

  6. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Independence Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    16h 42m

Independence to Cedar Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to GTC Bay 11 via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Des Moines, Waterloo Union Bus Depot, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids Airport, and Airport Terminal in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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