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How to get fromSan Diego to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    3h 15m
    $161–620

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    37h 54m
    $262–505

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    43h 50m
    $647–1,360

  4. Drive 1,616.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Council Bluffscar car 1,616.6 mi
    25h 6m
    $295–427

San Diego to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Broadway & 16th SE via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 37h 54m.

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