There are 8 ways to get from California to Nebraska by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 San Diego International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane SAN - LBF
6h 3m$102–395Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus
34h 38m$242–400Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
41h 3m$498–1,125Drive 1,550.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Omahacar 1,550.5 mi
23h 55m$283–409Fly San Diego International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAN - OMA
5h 38m$294–377Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane FAT - LBF
7h 51m$106–411Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
6h 11m$170–395Fly San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane SFO - OMA
6h 26m$113–515
California to Nebraska by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Nebraska is to fly which costs $100 - $400 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from California to Nebraska is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $290 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Nebraska. However, there are services departing from Spring St and 1st St E and arriving at Omaha, NE via El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 38m.
The distance between California and Nebraska is 1092 miles. The road distance is 1559.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Nebraska without a car is to bus which takes 34h 38m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from California to Nebraska, including transfers.
California to Nebraska bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from California to Nebraska is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 34h 38m.
California to Nebraska bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Nebraska is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 8:50 PM in California and 10:50 PM in Nebraska.
What companies run services between California, USA and Nebraska, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Omaha, NE via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 34h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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