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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CMH - OMA
    5h 32m
    $677–1,533

  2. Bus via Columbus - Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    19h 49m
    $104–219

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    18h 49m
    $127–232

  4. Drive 748.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Council Bluffscar car 748.2 mi
    13h 33m
    $137–198

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    19h 17m
    $113–231

Columbus to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Broadway & 16th SE via Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 18h 49m.

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