How far is it from Waterloo to Badlands National Park?

The distance between Waterloo and Badlands National Park is 696 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Badlands National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Badlands National Park without a car is to bus and travel which takes 17h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Badlands National Park?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Waterloo to Badlands National Park, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Badlands National Park?

Badlands National Park is 1h behind Waterloo. It is currently 2:24 AM in Waterloo and 1:24 AM in Badlands National Park.

Where can I stay near Badlands National Park?

There are seven+ hotels available in Badlands National Park.

Waterloo to Badlands National Park - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Badlands National Park by car, plane, unknown, or bus

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Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, travel
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1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
3. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
6h 28m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Wallbus
5. Walk from Wall to Badlands National Parkunknown
17h 20m
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, travel
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ALO - RAP
2. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
7h 44m
Drive to Rochester, fly, travel
1. Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
3. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
8h 14m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 31mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Badlands National Park, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Badlands National Park. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then travel to Badlands National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Badlands National Park via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Wall in around 17h 20m.

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How to get fromWaterloo to Badlands National Parkby car, plane, unknown, or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Badlands National Park by car, plane, unknown, or bus

Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, travel

Bus, travel

Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, travel

Drive to Rochester, fly, travel