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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Council Bluffs by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane YWG - OMA
    7h 49m
    $127–632

  2. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane YWG - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    11h 5m
    $112–568

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    43h 30m

  4. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2d 18h
    $488–925

  5. Drive  633.5 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Council Bluffscar car 633.5 mi
    9h 40m
    $131–189

  6. Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car car
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane GFK - OMA
    8h 57m
    $145–624

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2d 19h
    $723–1,405

Winnipeg to Council Bluffs by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$488Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Winnipeg to Council Bluffs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 610.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day.

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