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Waterloo to Council Bluffs buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waterloo and Council Bluffs takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Waterloo 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.

8h 54m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Waterloo to Council Bluffs bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Waterloo and Council Bluffs. The service departs Waterloo at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Council Bluffs at 22:25:45. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro13h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo 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.

Map of how to get from Waterloo to Council Bluffs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Broadway & 28th SW via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 6h 57m.

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