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How to get fromDetroit to Waterlooby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Waterloo by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 23m
    $31–92

  2. Drive 142.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Waterloocar car 142.8 mi
    2h 44m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 23m
    $35–82

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DTW - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $142–452

Detroit to Waterloo by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Toledo in around 3h 23m.

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