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How to get fromCedar Rapids to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CID - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 52m
    $314–1,352

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CID - CLD
    11h 17m
    $272–1,224

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    43h 33m

  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 Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 1,817.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to San Clementecar car 1,817.4 mi
    28h 33m
    $332–480

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CID - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 50m
    $334–1,418

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CID - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    12h 22m
    $322–1,010

  8. Bus, train #2

    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 train from St. Louis to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 57
    3d 1h

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

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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