There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Winona by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain
12h 4m$119–190Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Winonacar 142.1 mi
2h 51m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. Universitybus
12h 35m$102–157Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
13h 38m$230–348
Waterloo to Winona by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Winona is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Winona is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Winona. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Winona St. University via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Waterloo and Winona is 483 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Winona without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 4m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Waterloo to Winona, including transfers.
Waterloo to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Winona is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Waterloo to Winona.
There are 24+ hotels available in Winona.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Winona St. University via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 12h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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