There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
5h 34mDrive 108.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids108.9 mi
1h 59m$20–29Bus via Waterloo
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids Airport
7h 57m$62–163
Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at GTC Bay 11 via Des Moines, Waterloo and Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Cedar Rapids is 186 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Iowa State University to Cedar Rapids.
There are 58+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to GTC Bay 9 via Ames, Des Moines, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 5h 34m.
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- 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
- 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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