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How to get fromCedar Falls to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ALO - CMH
    5h 33m
    $108–572

  2. Bus via Main St and 6th St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    17h 10m
    $82–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 37m
    $106–196

  4. Drive 583.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Columbuscar car 583.6 mi
    11h 19m
    $107–154

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CID - CMH
    6h 27m
    $185–1,021

  6. Drive to Mason City, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar car
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCW - CMH
    7h 34m
    $117–575

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    17h 15m
    $142–302

Cedar Falls to Columbus by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Columbus via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 37m.

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