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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCID - SAN
    7h 38m
    $164–806

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 1h
    $258–692

  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 San Diegobus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive 1,862 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to San Diegocar1,862 mi
    29h 6m
    $340–491

Cedar Rapids to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, 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 San Diego via Iowa City, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Saint Louis, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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