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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    8h 34m
    $130–565

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal 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
    40h 34m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Drive 1,798.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,798.9 mi
    28h 13m
    $329–475

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    8h 31m
    $139–611

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ONT - CID
    8h 48m
    $166–528

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    11h 6m
    $144–622

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 4h

  9. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 17h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,572.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 40h 34m.

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