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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Council Bluffsby bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus 380 Express
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omahabus bus Btw 1201
    7h 17m

  2. Drive 245 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Council Bluffscar car 245 mi
    4h 19m
    $45–65

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CID - OMA
    5h 19m
    $176–882

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    8h 55m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Broadway & 28th SW via Iowa City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA) hourly.

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