What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Waterloo via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Waterloo?

The distance between Traverse City and Waterloo is 384 miles. The road distance is 586.4 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Traverse City to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Waterloo bus from?

Traverse City to Waterloo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Waterloo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Traverse City to Waterloo bus arrive?

Traverse City to Waterloo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 9:09 PM in Traverse City and 8:09 PM in Waterloo.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Waterloo is 586 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Traverse City to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Traverse City to Waterloo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Waterloo by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane TVC - ALO
5h 8m
$86–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus
17h 25m
$106–199
Drive 583 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Waterloocar 583 mi
10h 14m
$107–154
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane TVC - CID
2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloobus
6h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus
17h 27m
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus
17h 27m

Traverse City to Waterloo by bus

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17h 25mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Waterloo via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago in around 17h 25m.

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