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How to get fromBuffalo to Waterlooby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Waterloo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BUF - ALO
    6h 9m
    $100–455

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar car
    6h 54m
    $88–439

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    19h 35m
    $132–219

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    19h 54m
    $182–528

  5. Drive  799.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Waterloocar car 799.4 mi
    14h 14m
    $146–211

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ROC - ALO
    7h 27m
    $147–615

Buffalo to Waterloo by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Waterloo via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 35m.

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