There are 10 ways to get from Altoona to Omaha by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Omaha (OMA)plane JST - OMA
9h 37m$136–592Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Omaha (OMA)plane SCE - OMA
8h 43m$120–620Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
24h 9m$225–507Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
25h 10m$163–334Drive 991.9 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Omahacar 991.9 mi
17h 8m$181–262Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Omaha (OMA)plane PIT - OMA
10h 28m$152–719Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Omaha (OMA)plane AOO - OMA
8h 49m$193–712Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane PHL - OMA
11h 8m$237–942Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
27h 54m$315–697Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
28h 10m$183–338
Altoona to Omaha by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Omaha is to bus via Pittsburgh which costs $160 - $340 and takes 25h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Omaha is to bus and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Omaha, NE via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.
The distance between Altoona and Omaha is 947 miles. The road distance is 997.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Omaha without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 9m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Altoona to Omaha, including transfers.
Altoona to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Omaha is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 25h 10m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $750 and takes 8h 49m.
Altoona to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Omaha is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 7:37 PM in Altoona and 6:37 PM in Omaha.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Omaha, NE via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 10m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Omaha (OMA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Omaha via Charlotte, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Omaha via Charlotte, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Omaha via Charlotte, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Omaha is 998 miles. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Altoona to Omaha.
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