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Waterloo to Council Bluffs buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Waterloo and Council Bluffs 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.

6h 35m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
$57
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 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro6h 35m • 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: 6h 35m

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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