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How to get fromWaterloo to Bostonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Boston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ALO - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $89–360

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    30h 11m
    $612–991

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    33h 30m
    $252–381

  4. Drive  1,248.8 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Bostoncar car 1,248.8 mi
    22h 2m
    $214–309

Waterloo to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration30h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,131.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 33h 30m.

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