There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Waterloo by bus, subway, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SFO - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
11h 2m$128–520Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
45h 15m$209–421Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloobus
2d 8hDrive 1,865.9 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Waterloocar 1,865.9 mi
30h 1m$341–492Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SMF - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
10h 42m$174–700Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SJC - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
11h 41m$168–688Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane SMF - ALO
10h 44m$210–804Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane OAK - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
10h 33m$148–628
Modesto to Waterloo by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Waterloo is to bus which costs $200 - $430 and takes 45h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Waterloo is to bus and fly and drive which takes 10h 33m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Waterloo via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 15m.
The distance between Modesto and Waterloo is 1825 miles. The road distance is 1876.8 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 45h 15m and costs $200 - $430.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Modesto to Waterloo, including transfers.
Modesto to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Waterloo is 2h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 2:58 PM in Modesto and 4:58 PM in Waterloo.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Waterloo is 1877 miles. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Modesto to Waterloo.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Waterloo via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 45h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Burbank, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Burbank, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $180–550
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $270–600
- Business - advance purchase
- $380–1,500
- Business Class
- $500–1,300
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $95–120
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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