There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Missouri by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
7h 10m$49–80Drive 296.8 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Kansas Citycar 296.8 mi
5h 30m$55–79Fly
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ALO - STL
5h 30m$103–507
Waterloo to Missouri by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Missouri is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Missouri is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Missouri station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Waterloo and Missouri is 319 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Waterloo to Missouri, including transfers.
Waterloo to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Missouri is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 5h 30m.
Waterloo to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Missouri is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Waterloo to Missouri.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Missouri, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
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
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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