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How to get fromSeattle to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    5h 28m
    $161–636

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    40h 14m
    $285–547

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2d
    $594–1,244

  4. Drive 1,651.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Council Bluffscar car 1,651.6 mi
    25h 28m
    $302–436

  5. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BLI - OMA
    10h 25m
    $236–839

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus Denver
    41h 19m
    $355–567

Seattle to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 40h 14m.

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