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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    7h 31m
    $91–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    27h 35m

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    27h 52m

  4. Drive 976.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Cedar Rapidscar car 976.4 mi
    16h 47m
    $179–258

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    7h 30m
    $152–1,392

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABE - CID
    10h 55m
    $113–508

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PHL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    11h 16m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    33h 44m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to GTC Bay 9 via Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 27h 35m.

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