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Bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $10.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo:
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What bus companies travel from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1h 20m | $10.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo from $10. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo and you can expect on average to pay $10 for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Waterloo. In Cedar Rapids, Jefferson Lines departs to Waterloo from Cedar Rpds (Airport - CID). In Waterloo, Jefferson Lines arrives at Love's Truck Stop.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo takes 1 hours and 20 minutes.
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay $10 for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Waterloo.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo
There is usually only one bus per day from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
1
The bus takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
50
Distance (km)
80
There is usually only one bus per day from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. It leaves the station in Cedar Rapids at 3:40pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest bus
3:40pm
Latest bus
3:40pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Waterloo at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Thursday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cedar Rapids?
Main departure station: Cedar Rpds (Airport - CID)
Most buses depart from the main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
- Cedar Rpds (Airport - CID)
Where does the bus arrive in Waterloo?
Main arrival station: Love's Truck Stop
All buses from Cedar Rapids arrive at one main station in Waterloo.
All bus stations in Waterloo:
- Love's Truck Stop
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