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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SLC - OMA
    4h 2m
    $147–633

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    22h 14m
    $161–314

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 54m
    $262–532

  4. Drive 936.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Council Bluffscar car 936.8 mi
    14h 9m
    $171–247

Salt Lake City to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Broadway & 16th SE via Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 22h 14m.

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