What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Council Bluffs?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Broadway & 16th SE via Allentown, Chicago Bus Station and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.

How far is it from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Council Bluffs is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1207.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs bus from?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.

Bus or fly from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 32h 53m.

Where does the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs bus arrive?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is 1h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 1:21 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 12:21 PM in Council Bluffs.

Can I drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs.

Where can I stay near Council Bluffs?

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane PHL - OMA
3h 24m
$195–829
Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane PHL - LNK
2. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
9h 38m
$165–686
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
32h 53m
$234–410
Train, bus via Washington
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
33h 4m
$336–1,298
Drive 1,200.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffscar 1,200.4 mi
19h 58m
$220–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
40h 47m
$394–845
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
42h 52m
$517–1,086

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Council Bluffs by train, bus, and foot

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32h 53mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Broadway & 16th SE via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 32h 53m.

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