There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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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
3h 14m$115–722Drive 193 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 193 mi
3h 43m$36–51Bus (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 5m$55–108Drive to Rochester, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
3h 48m$64–353Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ALO - MSP
5h 58m$104–469
Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Waterloo and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 290 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $470 and takes 5h 58m.
Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Waterloo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Marshall & Otis Station via Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 10h 5m. 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
- $80–440
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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