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How to get fromAtlanta to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ATL - OMA
    3h 49m
    $418–832

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    26h 4m
    $176–339

  3. Drive 980 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Council Bluffscar car 980 mi
    16h 20m
    $179–259

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    27h 17m
    $184–355

Atlanta to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Broadway & 16th NW via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 26h 4m.

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