There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Boston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, train
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ALO - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
9h 40m$95–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
31h 28m$612–996Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
34h 47m$242–386Drive 1,255 mi
- Drive from Cedar Falls to Bostoncar 1,255 mi
22h 11m$229–331
Cedar Falls to Boston by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Boston is to fly and train which costs $95 - $390 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Boston is to fly and train which takes 9h 40m and costs $95 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Boston. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Boston via Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.
The distance between Cedar Falls and Boston is 1136 miles. The road distance is 1262.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 28m and costs $600 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Cedar Falls to Boston, including transfers.
Cedar Falls to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Cedar Falls to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Cedar Falls. It is currently 2:58 PM in Cedar Falls and 3:58 PM in Boston.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Boston is 1262 miles. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Cedar Falls to Boston.
What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Boston via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 34h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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