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How to get fromMemphis to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MEM - OMA
    5h 50m
    $156–731

  2. Drive  622.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Council Bluffscar car 622.7 mi
    11h 5m
    $114–165

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    18h 1m
    $132–233

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    19h 40m
    $175–344

  5. Bus, train via Warrensburg

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    20h 9m
    $160–309

Memphis to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Broadway & 16th SE via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 18h 1m.

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