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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ABQ - OMA
    5h 24m
    $145–631

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 24m
    $159–307

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    26h 42m
    $367–713

  4. Drive 863.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Council Bluffscar car 863.8 mi
    15h 32m
    $158–228

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAF - OMA
    6h 16m
    $201–605

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus Denver
    20h 39m
    $240–293

Albuquerque to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 20h 24m.

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