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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to St. Louisby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Council Bluffs to St. Louis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Line 41 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 16th NW to 11th & Dodge NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OMA - STL
    4h 34m
    $606–906

  2. Drive 427.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to St. Louiscar car 427.4 mi
    7h 11m
    $78–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 706 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    10h 43m
    $116–171

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 706 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    12h 57m
    $146–271

  5. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    14h 28m
    $151–221

Council Bluffs to St. Louis by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to St Louis Bus Station via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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