What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Council Bluffs?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 25h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Council Bluffs?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $290 - $1,400.

How far is it from Portland to Council Bluffs?

The distance between Portland and Council Bluffs is 1392 miles. The road distance is 1655.4 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Council Bluffs without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Council Bluffs without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $280 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Council Bluffs?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Portland to Council Bluffs, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portland and Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 6:06 PM in Portland and 8:06 PM in Council Bluffs.

Can I drive from Portland to Council Bluffs?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Council Bluffs is 1655 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Portland to Council Bluffs.

Where can I stay near Council Bluffs?

There are 253+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.

Portland to Council Bluffs - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Council Bluffs by plane, train, bus, 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 from Portland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane PDX - OMA
6h 40m
$298–1,333
Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SEA - OMA
8h 17m
$243–1,045
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123
2d 9h
$282–955
Drive 1,645.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Council Bluffscar 1,645.8 mi
25h 44m
$301–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
2d 9h
$297–658
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
2d 12h
$345–1,115

Portland to Council Bluffs by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

2d 9hAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portland to Council Bluffs.

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Distance: 1,383.7 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA) hourly.

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