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Ottawa to Cedar Rapids

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Ottawa, Canada → Cedar Rapids, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids

Composite routes from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$419.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dubuque
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.52–$203.56

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$108.14
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$152.67
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Moline
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$139.95

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$152.67
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$95.42

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$108.14
Bus from Moline, IL to Muscatine,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$48.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids is to bus which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 28h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids is to fly and drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Ottawa and Cedar Rapids is 1373 km. The road distance is 1646.1 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 28h 1m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Cedar Rapids bus from?

Ottawa to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $173.91 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 28h 1m.

Where does the Ottawa to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Ottawa to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 01:49 in Ottawa and 00:49 in Cedar Rapids.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cedar Rapids is 1646 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 64+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids. Prices start at $38.08 per night.
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