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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Omaha is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $110 - $220 and takes 19h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $700 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Omaha?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Omaha, NE via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from Detroit to Omaha?

The distance between Detroit and Omaha is 680 miles. The road distance is 732.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Omaha without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $140 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Detroit to Omaha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Omaha bus from?

Detroit to Omaha bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Omaha?

The best way to get from Detroit to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $700 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Detroit to Omaha bus arrive?

Detroit to Omaha bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Omaha?

Omaha is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 12:31 AM in Detroit and 11:31 PM in Omaha.

Can I drive from Detroit to Omaha?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Omaha is 733 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Detroit to Omaha.

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

Book your Detroit to Omaha bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Omaha?

There are 294+ hotels available in Omaha.

Detroit to Omaha - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Omaha by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane DTW - OMA
5h 20m
$704–904
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FNT - OMA
8h 51m
$101–496
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
15h 40m
$143–300
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
20h 15m
$248–506
Drive 728.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Omahacar 728.3 mi
12h 7m
$133–192
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAN - OMA
6h 50m
$129–676
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
17h 17m
$152–252
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
19h 11m
$118–213

Detroit to Omaha by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

15h 40mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Omaha, NE via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 17m.

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