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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Mankato is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Mankato is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Mankato?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Mankato. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Mankato, MN via Des Moines and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Mankato?

The distance between Waterloo and Mankato is 367 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Mankato without a car is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Waterloo to Mankato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Mankato bus from?

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

Where does the Waterloo to Mankato bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo to Mankato?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Mankato is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Waterloo to Mankato.

Where can I stay near Mankato?

There are 28+ hotels available in Mankato.

Waterloo to Mankato - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Mankato by car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
5h 16m
$72–427
Drive 173.1 mi
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1. Drive from Waterloo to Mankatocar 173.1 mi
3h 34m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus Msp
13h 26m
$71–135
Drive to Rochester, fly, bus
1. Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
5h 59m
$71–398

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Mankato, MN via Des Moines and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 13h 26m.

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