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Waterloo to Rock Island Bus Schedule
Bus from Waterloo to Rock Island: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Waterloo to Rock Island. Traveling by bus from Waterloo to Rock Island usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $47.50 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Waterloo to Rock Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Waterloo to Rock Island. Burlington Trailways 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 3h 25m | $47.50 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Waterloo to Rock Island from $48. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Waterloo to Rock Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Rock Island. In Waterloo, Burlington Trailways departs to Rock Island from Waterloo . In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at Augustana College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Waterloo to Rock Island takes 3 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rock Island.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Waterloo to Rock Island
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 113 miles from Waterloo to Rock Island. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Waterloo to Rock Island. It leaves the station in Waterloo at 2:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Waterloo?
Main departure station: Waterloo
Most buses depart from the main station in Waterloo.
All bus stations in Waterloo:
Waterloo
Where does the bus arrive in Rock Island?
Main arrival station: Augustana College
All buses from Waterloo arrive at one main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
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