There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Tomah by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
11h 54m$126–255Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Tomahcar 173.7 mi
3h 28m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain
12h 6m$150–259Bus, train via Davenport
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Davenportbus
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain
12h 44m$142–267Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Tomah Amtrakbus
13h 40m$149–221
Waterloo to Tomah by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Tomah is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Tomah is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Tomah. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Tomah Amtrak via Des Moines, St. Paul and La Crosse Grand River Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Waterloo and Tomah is 556 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Tomah without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 11h 54m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Waterloo to Tomah, including transfers.
Waterloo to Tomah bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Tomah bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Tomah is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Waterloo to Tomah.
There are 20+ hotels available in Tomah.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Tomah, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Tomah Amtrak via Des Moines, St. Paul, La Crosse, and La Crosse Grand River Station in around 13h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










