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

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

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

    best
    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 48m
    $564–993

  2. Drive  268.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Mankatocar car 268.4 mi
    5h 30m
    $49–71

  3. 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 Minneapolis to Mankatobus bus
    12h 18m
    $75–141

  4. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane OMA - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus bus
    8h 48m
    $78–443

  5. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    16h 28m
    $137–226

Council Bluffs to Mankato by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Mankato via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 12h 18m.

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