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

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ALO - BOS
    5h 14m
    $115–464

  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
    $384–801

  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
    30h 30m
    $224–401

  4. Drive 1,248.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Bostoncar car 1,248.3 mi
    21h 44m
    $228–330

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CID - BOS
    6h 6m
    $191–867

  6. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ALO - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    8h 16m
    $138–590

Waterloo to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration30h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,093 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 30h 30m.

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