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

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
    3h 1m
    $628–932

  2. Drive 427.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Council Bluffscar car 427.4 mi
    7h 11m
    $78–113

  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
    10h 3m
    $120–169

  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
    12h 22m
    $147–264

  5. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus bus
    14h 43m
    $151–210

St. Louis to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 St Louis Bus Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 10h 3m.

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