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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Mankatoby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus via Sioux Falls

    best
    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fairmontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fairmont to Mankatobus bus
    10h 47m
    $95–171

  2. Drive  268.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Mankatocar car 268.5 mi
    5h 30m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OMA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    6h 50m
    $564–993

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus bus Msp
    14h 9m
    $74–141

  5. Fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane OMA - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    10h 26m
    $79–443

Council Bluffs to Mankato by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 28th NE to Mankato via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Fairmont in around 10h 47m.

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