What is the cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle is to drive and fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Council Bluffs and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Council Bluffs to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 16th NW and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Omaha and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.

How far is it from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

The distance between Council Bluffs and Seattle is 1423 miles. The road distance is 1661.8 miles.

How do I travel from Council Bluffs to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 41h 7m and costs $380 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Council Bluffs to Seattle bus from?

Council Bluffs to Seattle bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Omaha station.

Bus or fly from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Seattle is to bus via Denver which takes 41h 7m and costs $380 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Council Bluffs to Seattle bus arrive?

Council Bluffs to Seattle bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Council Bluffs and Seattle?

Seattle is 2h behind Council Bluffs. It is currently 1:54 PM in Council Bluffs and 11:54 AM in Seattle.

Can I drive from Council Bluffs to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Council Bluffs to Seattle is 1662 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Council Bluffs to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1618+ hotels available in Seattle.

Council Bluffs to Seattle - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LNK - SEA
8h
$124–569
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus Bhl 119
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
41h 7m
$381–551
Drive 1,652.1 mi
1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Seattlecar 1,652.1 mi
25h 26m
$302–436
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OMA - SEA
7h 4m
$136–656
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
41h 33m
$336–521

Council Bluffs to Seattle by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

41h 7mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,414.7 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Seattle Bus Station via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, Denver, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 7m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours.

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