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How to get fromWaterloo to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ALO - COU
    7h
    $175–494

  2. Drive 298.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Jefferson Citycar car 298.3 mi
    6h 4m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    11h 43m
    $78–151

  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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CID - COU
    5h 46m
    $221–827

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    12h 12m
    $98–205

Waterloo to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Jefferson City via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 11h 43m.

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