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Cedar Rapids to North Platte Bus Schedule
Bus from Cedar Rapids to North Platte: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Cedar Rapids to North Platte. Traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to North Platte usually takes around 13 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 474 mi (762 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $131.50 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Cedar Rapids to North Platte?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cedar Rapids to North Platte. 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 | 13h 53m | $142.25 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to North Platte from $132. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to North Platte and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to North Platte. In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways departs to North Platte from Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) . In North Platte, Burlington Trailways arrives at North Platte S Jeffers St .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to North Platte takes 13 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to North Platte in 10 hours and 45 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to North Platte
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 474 miles from Cedar Rapids to North Platte. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 45 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 North Platte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cedar Rapids?
Main departure station: Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport)
Most buses depart from the main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport)
Where does the bus arrive in North Platte?
Main arrival station: North Platte S Jeffers St
All buses from Cedar Rapids arrive at one main station in North Platte.
All bus stations in North Platte:
North Platte S Jeffers St
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