The average bus between Council Bluffs and New York takes 35h 34m and the fastest bus takes 33h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Council Bluffs to New York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Council Bluffs and New York. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Council Bluffs is at 10:32 PM which arrives into New York at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Farnam St & 18th NE and take an average of 35h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Council Bluffs to New York? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Council Bluffs to New York. However, there are services departing from Council Bluffs station and arriving at New York station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.
Council Bluffs to New York bus services, operated by Omaha Metro, depart from Omaha station.
Council Bluffs to New York bus services, operated by Omaha Metro, arrive at New York Midtown station.
The distance between Council Bluffs and New York is 1,831 km. The road distance is 2,225 km.
You can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to New York Midtown via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 53m.