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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PDX - OMA
    6h 40m
    $308–1,333
  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    8h 28m
    $266–1,065
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    39h 14m
    $293–588
  4. Drive 1,645.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Council Bluffscar car 1,645.8 mi
    25h 44m
    $301–434
  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane EUG - OMA
    9h 4m
    $338–1,343
  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    40h 19m
    $358–588

Portland to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Broadway & 16th SE via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 39h 14m.

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