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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Cedar Fallsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane PHL - ALO
    6h 31m
    $107–491

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    7h 34m
    $100–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    29h 30m
    $188–324

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    30h 2m
    $257–570

  5. Drive 1,032.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Cedar Fallscar car 1,032.2 mi
    17h 31m
    $189–273

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ABE - ALO
    8h 43m
    $121–473

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154
    36h 11m
    $292–643

Philadelphia to Cedar Falls by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Main St and W 18th St via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 29h 30m.

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