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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springs by plane, 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
    6h 56m
    $248–1,020

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 19m

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

  4. Drive 1,761.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springscar car 1,761.9 mi
    28h 26m
    $322–465

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Iowa City, Saint Louis, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 47h 19m.

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