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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane STL - OMA
    1h 30m
    $629–889
  2. Drive 414.2 mi

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    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffscar car 414.2 mi
    6h 57m
    $76–110
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    11h 28m
    $93–161
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    13h 53m
    $144–274
  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Council Bluffsrideshare rideshare 414.2 mi
    6h 57m

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Broadway & 16th SE via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 11h 28m.

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