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How to get fromSan Diego to Fairfieldby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Fairfield by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar car
    6h 52m
    $127–516

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain train
    45h 40m
    $733–1,616

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Pleasantbus bus
    2d 1h
    $419–764

  4. Drive 1,819.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Fairfieldcar car 1,819.8 mi
    30h 2m
    $333–480

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $341–1,153

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Fairfield via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Mt. Pleasant Station in around 45h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Fairfield via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Mount Pleasant in around 2d 1h.

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