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How to get fromBakersfield to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BFL - OMA
    5h 44m
    $189–708

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    34h 19m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    44h 37m
    $653–1,347

  4. Drive 1,570.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Council Bluffscar car 1,570.6 mi
    24h 24m
    $287–414

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    35h 24m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,328.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Broadway & 16th SE via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 34h 19m.

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