There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or rideshare
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
2h 22m$111–717Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Minneapolis-Airport-MSPcar 190.1 mi
3h 35m$35–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
10h 12m$55–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waterloo to Minneapolis-MSP190.1 mi
3h 35mDrive to Rochester, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
2h 56m$60–348Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ALO - MSP
5h 6m$100–474
Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive and fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Waterloo and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 285 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $480 and takes 5h 6m.
Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Waterloo to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
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
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waterloo to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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