There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
1h 30m$629–889Drive 414.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffscar 414.2 mi
6h 57m$76–110Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
11h 28m$93–161Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
13h 53m$144–274Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Council Bluffs414.2 mi
6h 57m
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Broadway & 16th SE via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Council Bluffs is 352 miles. The road distance is 416.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $600 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 11h 28m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Council Bluffs.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Council Bluffs
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 257+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Council Bluffs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









