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

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

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PHL - OMA
    4h 57m
    $188–834

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    31h 19m
    $226–346

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    32h 27m
    $524–1,418

  4. Drive  1,202 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Council Bluffscar car 1,202 mi
    19h 47m
    $220–317

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane EWR - OMA
    5h 26m
    $209–797

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane DCA - OMA
    6h 24m
    $810–1,770

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGA - OMA
    7h 23m
    $234–1,543

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    39h 28m
    $661–1,022

  9. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    41h 33m
    $884–1,353

Philadelphia to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 31h 19m.

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