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How to get fromIowa City to Council Bluffsby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omahabus bus Btw 1201
    5h 26m
    $41–78

  2. Bus, line 41 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Farnam St & 18th NE to Broadway & 16th NWbus bus 43 / ...
    7h 4m
    $40–80

  3. Drive 239.8 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Council Bluffscar car 239.8 mi
    4h 3m
    $44–64

  4. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CID - OMA
    5h 35m
    $180–871

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MLI - OMA
    7h 49m
    $115–489

Iowa City to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Iowa City to Omaha once daily, and the journey takes 4h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA) hourly.

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