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 $230 - $400 and takes 34h 38m.

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 38m and costs $290 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between California and Omaha?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Omaha. 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.

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 38m and costs $230 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 El Monte Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from California to Omaha?

The best way to get from California to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $290 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 34h 38m.

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 3:26 AM in California and 5:26 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.

Where can I stay near Omaha?

There are 292+ hotels available in Omaha.

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

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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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Fly from San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAN - OMA
5h 38m
$294–377
Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAT - OMA
8h 46m
$103–553
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 38m
$232–400
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
$497–1,124
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
$113–515
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane LGB - OMA
7h 38m
$203–953
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Omaha (OMA)plane BUR - OMA
7h 40m
$119–561

California to Omaha by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

34h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,319.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. 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.

Airlines

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

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–1,000

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 17m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 45m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $250–1,200

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $290–1,300

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 23m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 7m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $100–550

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–600

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