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Trip Overview

The bus between Detroit and Council Bluffs takes 38h 18m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Detroit to Council Bluffs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 18m
Duration
767 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Detroit to Council Bluffs bus times

Buses run once a week between Detroit and Council Bluffs. The service departs Detroit at 9:13 AM in the morning, which arrives into Council Bluffs at 22:32:00. All services require a transfer at Woodward & Baltimore and take an average of 38h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    DDotAmtrakGreyhound USAOmaha Metro38h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detroit to Council Bluffs? 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: 766.6 mi
  • Duration: 38h 18m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Broadway & 16th SE via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 18h 11m.

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