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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane DCA - OMA
    2h 55m
    $894–1,098

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    28h 29m
    $191–355

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    30h 6m
    $328–647

  4. Drive 1,130.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Council Bluffscar car 1,130.7 mi
    19h 16m
    $207–299

Washington to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 28h 29m.

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