There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Kirksville by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
- Drive from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Kirksvillecar
7h 8m$43–77Drive 176.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Kirksvillecar 176.7 mi
4h 3m$33–47Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Lancastertaxi
8h$174–244
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Kirksville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Kirksville is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Waterloo and Kirksville is 274 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Kirksville without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Waterloo to Kirksville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Kirksville is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Waterloo to Kirksville.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kirksville.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Kirksville, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Kirksville. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop, then drive to Kirksville. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterloo to Kirksville in around 4h 3m.
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Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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