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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CID - SAN
    7h 52m
    $274–1,306

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CID - SNA
    10h 4m
    $238–1,108

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 4h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 1,799.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Los Angelescar car 1,799.5 mi
    28h 12m
    $329–475

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CID - SMF
    8h 8m
    $304–1,406

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

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CID - SJC
    8h 23m
    $328–1,508

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane CID - FAT
    9h 2m
    $262–1,202

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

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Los Angeles Union Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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