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How to get fromCalifornia to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    7h 13m
    $184–664

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    9h 10m
    $113–553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    41h 19m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 1,798.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,798.9 mi
    28h 13m
    $329–475

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    8h 5m
    $154–655

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    8h 25m
    $144–477

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    8h 43m
    $148–608

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 41h 19m.

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