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How to get fromDes Moines to Omahaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    6h 31m
    $138–608

  2. Bus via Burien Transit Center - Bay 3 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    41h 29m
    $286–566

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2d 1h
    $611–1,316

  4. Drive 1,657.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Omahacar car 1,657.6 mi
    25h 44m
    $303–437

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus Denver
    41h 30m
    $356–586

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,378.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Des Moines, WA, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Omaha, NE via Burien Transit Center - Bay 4, Burien Transit Center - Bay 3, 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 29m.

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