There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo to Saginaw by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 to Mbs International Airport
best- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CID - MBS
5h 16m$143–694Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Mbs International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ALO - MBS
7h 13m$97–391Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
14h 57m$139–290Drive 553.4 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Saginawcar 553.4 mi
9h 51m$101–146Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ALO - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
9h 59m$117–430Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CID - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
6h 43m$163–733Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
15h 2m$154–260Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
17h 45m$108–210
Waterloo to Saginaw by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Saginaw is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Saginaw is to drive and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Waterloo and Saginaw is 482 miles. The road distance is 556.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Saginaw without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 57m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Waterloo to Saginaw, including transfers.
Waterloo to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Saginaw is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 15h 2m.
Waterloo to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 4:35 PM in Waterloo and 5:35 PM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Saginaw is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Waterloo to Saginaw.
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