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How to get fromSan Jose to Cedar Rapidsby plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Cedar Rapids by plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    8h 33m
    $134–554

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    9h 37m
    $128–512

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    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
    2d 5h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 1,940.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,940.7 mi
    30h 3m
    $355–512

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MRY - CID
    11h 22m
    $185–662

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    11h 53m
    $189–697

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,641.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

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

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