What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $110 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Waterloo via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Carbondale to Waterloo?

The distance between Carbondale and Waterloo is 397 miles. The road distance is 433.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 34m and costs $230 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Carbondale to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Waterloo bus from?

Carbondale to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Carbondale to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Waterloo is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 15h.

Where does the Carbondale to Waterloo bus arrive?

Carbondale to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Waterloo is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Carbondale to Waterloo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carbondale to Waterloo?

Book your Carbondale to Waterloo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 41+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Carbondale to Waterloo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Waterloo by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MWA - ALO
4h 55m
$111–432
Drive 430.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Waterloocar 430.7 mi
7h 57m
$74–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
13h 34m
$230–355
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MWA - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
6h 25m
$103–415
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane STL - ALO
8h 5m
$106–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
15h
$117–183
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus
16h 55m
$125–198

Carbondale to Waterloo by train, foot, and bus

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13h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Waterloo via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 15h.

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