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

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

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  1. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ALO - PHL
    5h 29m
    $118–573

  2. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CID - PHL
    6h 32m
    $115–572

  3. Bus, train via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    28h 56m
    $552–866

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    29h 27m
    $202–316

  5. Drive  1,032 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Philadelphiacar car 1,032 mi
    17h 46m
    $189–272

  6. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CID - DCA
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $207–795

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    35h 25m
    $612–996

Cedar Falls to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration28h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Philadelphia Bus Station via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 27m.

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