There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Springfield 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
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
11h 50m$103–153Drive 429.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Springfieldcar 429.9 mi
8h 34m$76–110Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ALO - SGF
7h 19m$106–434Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane CID - SGF
5h 45m$92–416Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MCW - SGF
7h 2m$107–443
Waterloo to Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Springfield is to drive and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Waterloo and Springfield is 486 miles. The road distance is 432.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Waterloo to Springfield, including transfers.
Waterloo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Springfield is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 7h 19m.
Waterloo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Springfield is 432 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Waterloo to Springfield.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Mason City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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