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How to get fromIrvine to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    6h 55m
    $141–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    42h 53m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Drive 1,798.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,798.7 mi
    28h 15m
    $329–475

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    9h 33m
    $148–457

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to GTC Bay 9 via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 42h 53m.

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