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How to get fromRochester to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane RST - OMA
    6h
    $91–467

  2. Drive 335.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Council Bluffscar car 335.2 mi
    5h 32m
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    12h 2m
    $85–151

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    3h 42m
    $625–1,030

  5. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    15h 31m
    $176–237

Rochester to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Broadway & 28th SW via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 12h 2m.

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