What is the cheapest way to get from California to Omaha?

The cheapest way to get from California to Omaha is to bus which costs $210 - $440 and takes 34h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Omaha?

The fastest way to get from California to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $290 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between California and Omaha?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Omaha, NE via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.

How far is it from California to Omaha?

The distance between California and Omaha is 1327 miles. The road distance is 1559.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to Omaha without a car?

The best way to get from California to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 34h 5m and costs $210 - $440.

How long does it take to get from California to Omaha?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from California to Omaha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Omaha bus from?

California to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Omaha?

The best way to get from California to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $290 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 34h 5m.

Where does the California to Omaha bus arrive?

California to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between California and Omaha?

Omaha is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 10:47 PM in California and 12:47 AM in Omaha.

Can I drive from California to Omaha?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Omaha is 1560 miles. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from California to Omaha.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Omaha?

Book your California to Omaha bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Omaha?

There are 296+ hotels available in Omaha.

California to Omaha - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAN - OMA
5h 39m
$294–377
Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAT - OMA
8h 32m
$113–553
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus
34h 5m
$214–433
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
41h 3m
$536–1,135
Drive 1,550.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Omahacar 1,550.5 mi
23h 55m
$283–409
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
6h 11m
$170–395
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane SFO - OMA
6h 26m
$133–565
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane LGB - OMA
7h 27m
$203–953
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Omaha (OMA)plane BUR - OMA
7h 25m
$139–611

California to Omaha by bus (Greyhound)

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34h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,319.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Omaha, NE via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 34h 5m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha

Ave. Duration: 3h 5m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 59m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 52m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 2m
When: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 7m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 20m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 26m
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 36m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $210–1,000

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $310–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 9h 10m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $260–1,200

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 43m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 3m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 12m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $160–700

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Saturday to Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 46m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $130–600

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