What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $85 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Cedar Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Main St and 6th St via Chicago Bus Station, Davenport and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The distance between Detroit and Cedar Falls is 490 miles. The road distance is 558.2 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Cedar Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 35m and costs $140 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Cedar Falls bus from?

Detroit to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The best way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Davenport, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Detroit to Cedar Falls bus arrive?

Detroit to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Cedar Falls?

Cedar Falls is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:03 PM in Detroit and 3:03 PM in Cedar Falls.

Can I drive from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Cedar Falls is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Detroit to Cedar Falls.

Where can I stay near Cedar Falls?

There are 48+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.

Detroit to Cedar Falls - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Detroit to Waterloo Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DTW - ALO
6h 21m
$87–431
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus Btw 1209 / ...
14h 35m
$144–285
Drive 555 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Cedar Fallscar 555 mi
9h 43m
$102–147
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane FNT - ALO
9h 32m
$95–384
Fly Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Cedar Fallscar
6h 54m
$122–607
Bus via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
3. Take the bus from Davenport to Waterloobus
15h 22m
$115–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus Btw 1209 / ...
16h 12m
$148–244

Detroit to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

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14h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.6 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Main St and 6th St via Chicago Bus Station, Davenport, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 15h 22m.

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