There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
2h 52m$577–982Drive 370.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Council Bluffscar 370.8 mi
6h 4m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 7m$87–131Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA)plane RST - OMA
6h$146–817Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Omaha (OMA)plane DLH - OMA
5h 10m$96–432
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Broadway & 18th SW via Des Moines and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Minnesota and Council Bluffs is 300 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 7m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
Minnesota to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 9h 7m.
Minnesota to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Broadway & 18th SW via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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