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There are 9 ways to get from California to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    5h 43m
    $104–557

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    34h 38m
    $272–436

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    41h 3m
    $1,043–1,596

  4. Drive  1,550.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Omahacar car 1,550.5 mi
    23h 55m
    $283–409

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    6h 12m
    $170–395

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SFO - OMA
    6h 33m
    $143–425

  7. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SMF - OMA
    7h 11m
    $154–485

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGB - OMA
    7h 28m
    $183–853

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FAT - OMA
    8h 26m
    $123–603

California to Omaha by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) 5 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.

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