What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Waterloo is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 28h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Waterloo is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Waterloo via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 8m.

How far is it from Irvine to Waterloo?

The distance between Irvine and Waterloo is 1521 miles. The road distance is 1797.1 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 40h 8m and costs $410 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Irvine to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Waterloo bus from?

Irvine to Waterloo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Irvine to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Irvine to Waterloo is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 40h 8m.

Where does the Irvine to Waterloo bus arrive?

Irvine to Waterloo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Las Vegas BusTerminal station.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 2:26 PM in Irvine and 4:26 PM in Waterloo.

Can I drive from Irvine to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Waterloo is 1797 miles. It takes approximately 28h 21m to drive from Irvine to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Irvine to Waterloo - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Waterloo by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane SNA - ALO
7h 8m
$187–686
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
40h 8m
$412–607
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
42h 53m
$650–1,345
Drive 1,786.6 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Waterloocar 1,786.6 mi
28h 21m
$327–471

Irvine to Waterloo by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

40h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,511.7 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Waterloo via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 40h 8m.

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