There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 8m$123–311Drive 202.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Frankenmuthcar 202.5 mi
4h 2m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
9h 34m$73–122
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Frankenmuth. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Port Huron Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Waterloo and Frankenmuth is 212 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Waterloo to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.
Waterloo to Frankenmuth train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Kitchener station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Waterloo, ON, Canada and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Kitchener to Frankenmuth via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Frankenmuth via Detroit Greyhound and Saginaw Bus Center in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Kitchener to Sarnia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–95
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Waterloo to Frankenmuth train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Sarnia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Frankenmuth is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Waterloo to Frankenmuth.
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