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How to get fromLos Angeles to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    5h 13m
    $193–473

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGB - OMA
    7h 59m
    $171–686

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    34h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    41h 7m
    $651–1,277

  5. Drive 1,555 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Council Bluffscar car 1,555 mi
    24h 1m
    $284–410

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BUR - OMA
    6h 18m
    $182–689

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ONT - OMA
    7h 5m
    $209–657

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    7h 23m
    $195–711

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SNA - OMA
    9h 2m
    $207–650

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 34h 34m.

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