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How to get fromSeattle to Waterlooby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar car
    8h 52m
    $127–523

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Dudley's Cornerbus bus
    3. Drive from Dudley's Corner to Waterloocar car
    44h 56m
    $651–1,250

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    46h 15m
    $335–638

  4. Drive 1,761.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Waterloocar car 1,761.4 mi
    27h 50m
    $322–465

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SEA - ALO
    8h 29m
    $154–629

Seattle to Waterloo by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration46h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,619.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Waterloo via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 46h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day.

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