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How to get fromSeattle to Council Bluffsby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Council Bluffs by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    5h 23m
    $281–1,336

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2d 8h
    $498–1,149

  3. Drive 1,651.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Council Bluffscar car 1,651.6 mi
    25h 49m
    $302–436

  4. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BLI - OMA
    10h 3m
    $345–1,466

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2d 9h
    $571–1,273

  6. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    2d 12h
    $639–1,483

Seattle to Council Bluffs by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours.

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