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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Cedar Rapids to Sterling. Traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to Sterling usually takes around 16 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 606 mi (975 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €152.62 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cedar Rapids to Sterling?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cedar Rapids to Sterling. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 2 | 16h 30m | €158.24 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to Sterling from €153. There are 2 Burlington Trailways schedules from Cedar Rapids to Sterling and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Sterling. In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways departs to Sterling from Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID) and no other station. In Sterling, Burlington Trailways arrives at 2170 East Chestnut St and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to Sterling takes 16 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Sterling in 13 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Sterling.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 975 kilometers from Cedar Rapids to Sterling. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cedar Rapids to Sterling, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cedar Rapids?
Main departure station: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
Most buses depart from the main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
Where does the bus arrive in Sterling?
Main arrival station: 2170 East Chestnut St
All buses from Cedar Rapids arrive at one main station in Sterling.
Bus stations in Sterling:
2170 East Chestnut St
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