There are 7 ways to get from Erie to Cedar Falls by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Erie International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ERI - ALO
10h 10m$82–401Fly Erie International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ERI - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar
7h 54m$78–399Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
18h 20m$300–463Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus
19h 35m$142–222Drive 717.1 mi
- Drive from Erie to Cedar Fallscar 717.1 mi
12h 52m$123–177Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane CLE - ALO
8h 36m$155–592Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane BUF - ALO
8h 53m$100–441
Erie to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Cedar Falls is to fly and drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
The distance between Erie and Cedar Falls is 647 miles. The road distance is 721.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Cedar Falls without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 20m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Erie to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
Erie to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
The best way to get from Erie to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 10h 10m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 19h 35m.
Erie to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cedar Falls is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 11:40 PM in Erie and 10:40 PM in Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Main St and W 18th St via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Erie International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Erie International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Erie International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Cedar Falls is 721 miles. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Erie to Cedar Falls.
There are 45+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.






