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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CID - SAN
    7h 39m
    $294–1,306

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane CID - FAT
    9h 14m
    $242–1,102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    42h 22m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 1,799.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Los Angelescar car 1,799.5 mi
    28h 13m
    $329–475

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CID - SNA
    7h 42m
    $352–1,366

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CID - SMF
    7h 47m
    $304–1,306

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

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CID - SJC
    7h 59m
    $298–1,308

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,544.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Los Angeles Union Station via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 42h 22m.

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