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How to get fromCedar Rapids to San Joseby plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to San Jose by plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CID - SJC
    7h 29m
    $304–1,304

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CID - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 43m
    $216–722

  3. Bus, train, BART

    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 train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 6h

  4. 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  5. Drive 1,940.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to San Josecar car 1,940.8 mi
    30h 3m
    $355–512

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CID - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 44m
    $330–1,314

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,641.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to San Jose Diridon Station via Iowa City, Saint Louis, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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