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Kansas City to Cedar Rapids by bus

Cedar Rapids lies 407 km (253 mi) north-east of Kansas City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 7 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 497 km (309 mi) of road.

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Kansas CityCedar Rapids
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population475,378130,405
Elevation290 m (951 ft)251 m (823 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes64101–6499952401–52499

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Common questions

How far is Cedar Rapids from Kansas City?

407 km (253 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kansas City; by road roughly 497 km (309 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Cedar Rapids by bus?

About 7 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kansas City and Cedar Rapids?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.