There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, line 41 bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
- Take the bus from Farnam St & 18th NE to 16th & Broadway NEbus
4h 52m$90–556Drive 370.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Council Bluffscar 370.8 mi
6h 4m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 19m$71–110Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA)plane RST - OMA
8h 16m$74–511Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Omaha (OMA)plane DLH - OMA
8h 34m$84–486Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 701 / ...
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 706
11h 35m$120–172
Minnesota to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to fly and line 41 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at 16th & Broadway NE via Des Moines and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Minnesota and Council Bluffs is 301 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
Minnesota to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 8h 16m.
Minnesota to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Council Bluffs is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Minnesota to Council Bluffs.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to 16th & Broadway NE via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- (402) 341-0800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omaha Metro
Bus from Farnam St & 18th NE to 16th & Broadway NE
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Omaha Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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