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Trip Overview

The average bus between Council Bluffs and Denver takes 17h 54m and the fastest bus takes 17h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Council Bluffs to Denver. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 54m
Duration
552 mi
Distance
$161
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Council Bluffs to Denver bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Council Bluffs and Denver. The earliest departure is at 8:44 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Council Bluffs is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Denver at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Farnam St & 18th NE and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Omaha MetroExpress Arrow17h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Omaha MetroExpress Arrow20h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Omaha MetroExpress Arrow17h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Omaha MetroExpress Arrow17h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Omaha MetroExpress Arrow17h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Council Bluffs to Denver? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 551.8 mi
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Express Arrow operates a bus from Omaha to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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