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How to get fromDetroit to Cedar Fallsby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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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  1. Fly Detroit to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane DTW - ALO
    7h 11m
    $92–481

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane FNT - ALO
    9h 10m
    $79–383

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    14h 30m
    $126–265

  4. Drive  555.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Cedar Fallscar car 555.8 mi
    10h 1m
    $102–147

  5. Fly Detroit to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    6h 58m
    $84–471

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    16h 7m
    $134–224

  7. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    17h 37m
    $103–185

Detroit to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 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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