There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Kalispell by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CID - FCA
6h 40m$160–652Drive to Rochester, fly
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
9h 39m$159–663Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
34h 14m$432–1,004Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
34h 34m$345–519Drive 1,373.9 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Kalispellcar 1,373.9 mi
22h 16m$251–363Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ALO - FCA
6h 42m$199–759
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Kalispell is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Kalispell is to drive and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Kalispell via Des Moines, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.
The distance between Waterloo and Kalispell is 1260 miles. The road distance is 1381.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Kalispell without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 14m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Waterloo to Kalispell, including transfers.
Waterloo to Kalispell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Kalispell is to bus which takes 34h 34m and costs $340 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $800 and takes 6h 42m.
Waterloo to Kalispell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Waterloo. It is currently 12:30 PM in Waterloo and 11:30 AM in Kalispell.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Kalispell via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Billings, and Kalispell in around 34h 34m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Kalispell is 1382 miles. It takes approximately 22h 16m to drive from Waterloo to Kalispell.
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