There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ALO - PIT
6h 39m$105–484Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CID - PIT
6h 37m$91–467Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
17h 34m$168–381Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 25m$113–221Drive 728.3 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Pittsburghcar 728.3 mi
12h 46m$133–192Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MCW - PIT
7h 20m$101–493Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
19h 21m$123–219
Waterloo to Pittsburgh by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh is to drive and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Waterloo and Pittsburgh is 679 miles. The road distance is 732.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 34m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Waterloo to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 18h 25m.
Waterloo to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 3:54 AM in Waterloo and 4:54 AM in Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Mason City to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Pittsburgh is 733 miles. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Waterloo to Pittsburgh.
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