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How to get fromKansas City to Waterlooby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus Btw 1210
    5h 55m

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154
    6h 25m
    $51–99

  3. Drive 296.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Waterloocar car 296.7 mi
    5h 29m
    $55–79

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MCI - ALO
    6h 22m
    $118–573

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloobus bus
    8h 17m

Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Waterloo via Des Moines in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day.

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