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How to get fromCedar Falls to Detroitby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Detroit by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALO - DTW
    5h 23m
    $72–369

  2. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CID - DTW
    6h 33m
    $65–360

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 46m
    $92–242

  4. Drive 554.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Detroitcar car 554.9 mi
    9h 44m
    $102–147

  5. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ALO - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 57m
    $84–392

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    15h 22m
    $76–192

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    18h 10m
    $96–302

Cedar Falls to Detroit by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Detroit Bus Station via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 22m.

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