What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Lansing is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Lansing?

The distance between Waterloo and Lansing is 410 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Lansing?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Waterloo to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Lansing bus from?

Waterloo to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo to Lansing?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Waterloo to Lansing bus arrive?

Waterloo to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 10:44 AM in Waterloo and 11:44 AM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Lansing is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Waterloo to Lansing.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo to Lansing?

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lansing.

Waterloo to Lansing - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ALO - LAN
4h 44m
$112–576
Drive 483.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Lansingcar 483.2 mi
8h 32m
$89–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 29m
$130–220
Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ALO - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
10h 30m
$120–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
12h 33m
$120–240
Bus via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Davenportbus
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
13h 43m
$123–217

Waterloo to Lansing by bus and foot

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12h 29mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 12h 29m.

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