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How to get fromCedar Falls to St. Louisby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ALO - STL
    5h 28m
    $99–502

  2. Drive  342.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to St. Louiscar car 342.9 mi
    6h 6m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 12m
    $122–246

  4. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CID - STL
    6h 7m
    $91–491

  5. Drive to Mason City, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar car
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCW - STL
    6h 14m
    $103–515

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    15h 12m
    $96–156

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    4. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    15h 48m
    $104–186

Cedar Falls to St. Louis by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to St Louis Bus Station via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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