What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids is to drive and fly and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Grand Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Grand Rapids via Des Moines, St. Paul and Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Grand Rapids?

The distance between Waterloo and Grand Rapids is 493 miles. The road distance is 367.1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Grand Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Grand Rapids bus from?

Waterloo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Where does the Waterloo to Grand Rapids bus arrive?

Waterloo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Grand Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Grand Rapids is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Waterloo to Grand Rapids.

Where can I stay near Grand Rapids?

There are 20+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.

Waterloo to Grand Rapids - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Grand Rapids by car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Drive, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane CID - HIB
3. Take the bus from Hibbing to Grand Rapidsbus
6h 28m
$155–725
Drive 365 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Grand Rapidscar 365 mi
7h 5m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
4. Take the bus from Duluth to Grand Rapidsbus
16h 23m
$135–229

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 23mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.4 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Grand Rapids via Des Moines, St. Paul, Duluth, and Grand Rapids in around 16h 23m.

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