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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Encinitasby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeCID - CLD
    7h 51m
    $162–642

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Riversidetrain
    5. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
    2d 1h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Lambert-St. Louis International Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 1,844.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Encinitascar1,844.1 mi
    28h 56m
    $337–487

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCID - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    9h 11m
    $164–758

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. 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 4h.

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