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How to get fromColumbia to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane COU - OMA
    4h 38m
    $175–596

  2. Drive 305 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Council Bluffscar car 305 mi
    5h 4m
    $56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    8h 46m
    $75–118

  4. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane STL - OMA
    6h 48m
    $651–977

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    10h 31m
    $224–337

Columbia to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Broadway & 18th SW via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 8h 46m.

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