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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CID - PSP
    8h 7m
    $112–552

  2. 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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 10m

  3. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive  1,761.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springscar car 1,761.8 mi
    28h 27m
    $322–465

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 46h 10m.

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