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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    7h 53m
    $134–655

  2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    10h 26m
    $108–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    40h 46m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 2h

  5. Drive 1,798.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,798.9 mi
    28h 11m
    $329–475

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    8h 15m
    $144–707

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    8h 20m
    $148–658

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    9h 26m
    $133–653

  9. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGB - CID
    8h 33m
    $113–553

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to GTC Bay 9 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 40h 46m.

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