There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls by plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar
3h 55m$66–364Drive 192.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Fallscar 192.3 mi
3h 53m$36–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
12h 14m$57–110Fly to Rochester, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Cedar Fallscar
4h 27m$59–334Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MSP - ALO
5h 44m$94–444
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Cedar Falls is 296 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $450 and takes 5h 44m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Main St and W 18th St via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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