There are 3 ways to get from Fort Madison to Waterloo by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, taxi, bus
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloobus
7h 4m$162–233Drive 162.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Waterloocar 162.1 mi
2h 55m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Burlington IA to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
7h 31m$104–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Waterloo is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Madison to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Burlington IA and arriving at Waterloo via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Waterloo is 248 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Waterloo without a car is to train and taxi and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Fort Madison to Waterloo, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington IA station.
Fort Madison to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Waterloo is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Fort Madison to Waterloo.
There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Waterloo via Burlington IA and Des Moines in around 7h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Burlington IA to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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