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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mankatobus bus
    9h 22m
    $110–156

  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 51m
    $582–998

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mankatobus bus
    9h 53m
    $105–161

  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
    9h 57m
    $79–423

Council Bluffs to Mankato by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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, Des Moines, and Albert Lea in around 9h 22m.

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