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

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ABQ - OMA
    5h 29m
    $155–731

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ABQ - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    6h 38m
    $100–517

  3. 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
    $184–274

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    24h 36m
    $550–840

  5. Drive  863.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Council Bluffscar car 863.8 mi
    15h 31m
    $148–214

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Omaha

    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 29m
    $201–715

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    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 Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SAF - LNK
    3. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    7h 22m
    $161–501

  8. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus bus Bhl 120
    21h 33m
    $234–304

Albuquerque to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration20h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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) hourly. 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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