What is the cheapest way to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Eau Claire and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Eau Claire to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Waterloo via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Eau Claire to Waterloo?

The distance between Eau Claire and Waterloo is 481 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

How do I travel from Eau Claire to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eau Claire to Waterloo bus from?

Eau Claire to Waterloo bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Eau Claire to Waterloo bus arrive?

Eau Claire to Waterloo bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at U of MN Campus station.

Can I drive from Eau Claire to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Eau Claire to Waterloo is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Eau Claire to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Eau Claire to Waterloo - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Eau Claire to Waterloo by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to U of MN Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
13h 21m
$83–143
Drive 199.9 mi
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1. Drive from Eau Claire to Waterloocar 199.9 mi
4h 10m
$37–53
Fly Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane EAU - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
8h 6m
$70–352
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
5h 38m
$89–393
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Rochester, drive
1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
3. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Waterloocar
6h 17m
$82–365

Eau Claire to Waterloo by bus and tram

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13h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.5 mi
Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Eau Claire, WI, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Waterloo via U of MN Campus, Stadium Village Station, Union Depot Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 13h 21m.

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