There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Bemidji by car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane CID - BJI
4h 29m$76–379Drive 408.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Bemidjicar 408.2 mi
8h$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
14h 45m$117–182Drive to Rochester, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane RST - BJI
5h 23m$74–360
Waterloo to Bemidji by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Bemidji is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Bemidji is to drive and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Bemidji via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Waterloo and Bemidji is 488 miles. The road distance is 410.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Waterloo to Bemidji, including transfers.
Waterloo to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Bemidji is 411 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Waterloo to Bemidji.
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What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Bemidji via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Rochester to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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