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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Waterloo is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Waterloo is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Waterloo?

The distance between Cincinnati and Waterloo is 493 miles. The road distance is 546.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cincinnati to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Waterloo bus from?

Cincinnati to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Waterloo is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Waterloo bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 7:44 PM in Cincinnati and 6:44 PM in Waterloo.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Waterloo is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Cincinnati to Waterloo.

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

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

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 41+ hotels available in Waterloo.

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

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

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Fly Covington to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane CVG - ALO
6h 13m
$120–674
Drive 543.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Waterloocar 543.2 mi
9h 15m
$96–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
13h 55m
$108–165
Fly Covington to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CVG - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
6h 39m
$112–618
Fly Covington to Mason City, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Mason City (MCW)plane CVG - MCW
2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Waterloocar
7h 21m
$128–676
Bus to Dayton, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB to Meijer - Middletownbus
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DAY - ALO
9h 53m
$122–437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus
18h 14m
$174–345

Cincinnati to Waterloo by bus

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13h 55mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.2 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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