There are 3 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 706
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
8h 57m$74–121Drive 305 mi
cheapest- Drive from Council Bluffs to Columbiacar 305 mi
5h 4m$56–81Fly
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane OMA - COU
7h 13m$143–558
Council Bluffs to Columbia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Council Bluffs to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 28th NE and arriving at Columbia via Omaha and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Council Bluffs and Columbia is 340 miles. The road distance is 306.8 miles.
The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia, including transfers.
Council Bluffs to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Columbia is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 7h 13m.
Council Bluffs to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Council Bluffs to Columbia is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Council Bluffs to Columbia.
What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Broadway & 28th NE to Columbia via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Omaha to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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