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 10h 1m.

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 5h 56m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Cedar Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

How far is it from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The distance between Detroit and Cedar Falls is 490 miles. The road distance is 559 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 30m and costs $210 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

The best way to get from Detroit to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 7m.

Where does the Detroit to Cedar Falls bus arrive?

Detroit to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Cedar Falls?

Cedar Falls is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 12:56 AM in Detroit and 11:56 PM in Cedar Falls.

Can I drive from Detroit to Cedar Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Cedar Falls is 559 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Detroit to Cedar Falls.

Where can I stay near Cedar Falls?

There are 47+ 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 (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Detroit to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DTW - ALO
5h 56m
$97–521
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
cheapest
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 2m
$80–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
14h 30m
$217–330
Drive 555.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Cedar Fallscar 555.8 mi
10h 1m
$102–147
Fly Detroit to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DTW - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar
6h 59m
$94–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
16h 7m
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
17h 14m
$120–178

Detroit to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

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14h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Main St and W 18th St via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 16h 7m.

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