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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    4h 9m
    $142–732

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IAD - CID
    7h 42m
    $74–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    24h 15m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak 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
    25h 44m

  5. Drive 905.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Cedar Rapidscar car 905.1 mi
    16h 15m
    $166–239

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 24h 15m.

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