What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs is to fly and drive which costs $130 - $550 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Council Bluffs?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Broadway & 16th SE via Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 59m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

The distance between Bakersfield and Council Bluffs is 1336 miles. The road distance is 1579.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 35h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Council Bluffs bus from?

Bakersfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 59m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Council Bluffs bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Las Vegas station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 1:33 PM in Bakersfield and 3:33 PM in Council Bluffs.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Council Bluffs is 1579 miles. It takes approximately 24h 25m to drive from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs.

Where can I stay near Council Bluffs?

There are 266+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.

Bakersfield to Council Bluffs - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA)plane BFL - OMA
5h 52m
$199–758
Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane BFL - LNK
2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar
6h 41m
$134–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus
35h 59m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
44h 38m
Drive 1,570.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Council Bluffscar 1,570.1 mi
24h 25m
$269–388
Bus via Las Vegas
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
39h 33m
$353–483

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

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Distance: 1,328.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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 Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 35h 59m.

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