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Bus from Staples to Waterloo: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Staples to Waterloo. Traveling by bus from Staples to Waterloo usually takes around 1 day, 3 hours, and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 293 mi (472 km)
- Shortest duration
- 27h 40m
- Cheapest price
- CHF 161.18
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Jefferson Lines
- Bus lines
- 1
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Staples to Waterloo Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Staples to Waterloo:
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What bus companies travel from Staples to Waterloo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Staples 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 | 27h 40m | CHF 161.18 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Staples to Waterloo with ticket prices as low as CHF 161.18.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Staples to Waterloo
There is usually only one bus per day from Staples to Waterloo. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
0
The bus takes an average of 1 day, 3 hours, and 40 minutes to cover the 293 miles from Staples to Waterloo. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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)
293
Distance (km)
472
There is usually only one bus per day from Staples to Waterloo. It leaves the station in Staples at 1:20 PM 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
1:20pm
Latest bus
1:20pm
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
Most crowded
Wednesday
Least crowded
Wednesday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Staples?
Main departure station: Ernies - 1230 US-10 E
Most buses depart from the main station in Staples.
All bus stations in Staples:
- Ernies - 1230 US-10 E
Where does the bus arrive in Waterloo?
Main arrival station: Waterloo
All buses from Staples arrive at one main station in Waterloo.
All bus stations in Waterloo:
- Waterloo
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