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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids. Traveling by bus from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids usually takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $38.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids. 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 | 2h 33m | $40.50 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids from $38. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Cedar Rapids. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Cedar Rapids from Augustana College . In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways arrives at Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID) .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids takes 2 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Cedar Rapids in 2 hours and 10 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 65 miles from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rock Island to Cedar Rapids, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rock Island?
Main departure station: Augustana College
Most buses depart from the main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
Where does the bus arrive in Cedar Rapids?
Main arrival station: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
All buses from Rock Island arrive at one main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
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