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How to get fromLos Angeles to Cedar Fallsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cedar Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LAX - ALO
    8h 35m
    $173–632

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    46h 5m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Waterloobus bus Btw 1209
    2d 2h

  4. Drive 1,785.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cedar Fallscar car 1,785.8 mi
    28h 10m
    $326–471

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloobus bus
    10h 49m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloobus bus
    10h 47m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,542.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Main St and W 18th St via Tulsa, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 46h 5m.

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