There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul by car, plane, bus, 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 1m$113–720Drive 188.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Saint Paulcar 188.9 mi
3h 35m$35–50Drive, bus
- Drive from Waterloo to Dudley's Cornercar
- Take the bus from Dudley's Corner to Albert Leabus
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
5h 25m$69–103Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ALO - MSP
5h 46m$102–467Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
8h 45m$54–110
Waterloo to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul is to drive and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at St. Paul via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Waterloo and Saint Paul is 293 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Waterloo to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 45m.
Waterloo to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Saint Paul is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Waterloo to Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to St. Paul via Des Moines in around 8h 45m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dudley's Corner to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Albert Lea to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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