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

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

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ALO - CMH
    5h 35m
    $112–577

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    15h 20m
    $106–192

  3. Drive 577.4 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Columbuscar car 577.4 mi
    11h 10m
    $106–153

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CID - CMH
    6h 18m
    $183–1,120

  5. Drive to Mason City, fly

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar car
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCW - CMH
    7h 39m
    $113–576

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    15h 58m
    $141–297

Waterloo to Columbus by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Columbus via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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