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How to get fromGrand Junction to Council Bluffsby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to Council Bluffs by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MTJ - OMA
    4h 55m
    $126–535

  2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane GJT - OMA
    5h 41m
    $116–522

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus West
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    17h 42m
    $123–202

  4. Drive  782.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Council Bluffscar car 782.5 mi
    12h 19m
    $143–207

  5. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ASE - OMA
    8h 9m
    $123–524

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 21m
    $158–310

  7. Bus via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus West
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus bus Bhl 120
    20h 45m
    $194–238

  8. Train, bus via Broadway & 16th NW

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus Denver
    21h 33m
    $223–340

Grand Junction to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Broadway & 18th SW via Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours.

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