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How to get fromSan Francisco to Waterlooby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Waterloo by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane SFO - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    8h 55m
    $235–682

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $177–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $385–735

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 9h
    $800–1,716

  5. Drive 2,267 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Waterloocar car 2,267 mi
    35h 58m
    $414–598

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $240–540

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $196–726

San Francisco to Waterloo by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,036.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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