Student rides
Allen College rides home, airport runs & game day
Waterloo, Iowa· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Waterloo and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Waterloo connects to the relay grid near Cedar Falls, IA (5 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Waterloo → Des Moines, IA102 mi · $15–$25
- Waterloo → Dubuque, IA105 mi · $15–$25
- Waterloo → Rochester, MN118 mi · $15–$25
- Waterloo → La Crosse, WI124 mi · $15–$30
- Waterloo → Davenport, IA138 mi · $20–$30
- Waterloo → Mankato, MN159 mi · $20–$35
- Waterloo → Madison, WI184 mi · $25–$40
- Waterloo → Eau Claire, WI191 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Waterloo
Allen College student travel FAQ
- How do Allen College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Waterloo bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Waterloo cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.