There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)CID - CLD
7h 34m$172–742Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)CID - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
9h 11m$164–808Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
2d 1h$232–682Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
2d 5hDrive 1,844.1 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas1,844.1 mi
28h 56m$337–487
Cedar Rapids to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 28h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Iowa City, Saint Louis, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Encinitas is 1547 miles. The road distance is 1854.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $230 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Encinitas bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 5h.
Cedar Rapids to Encinitas bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Encinitas is 2h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 1:45 AM in Cedar Rapids and 11:45 PM in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Hwy 101 & K St via Iowa City, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Saint Louis, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $160–490
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $250–550
- Business - advance purchase
- $350–1,400
- Business Class
- $470–1,200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Iowa City to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–128
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $60–85
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $128
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Encinitas is 1855 miles. It takes approximately 28h 56m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas.
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