There are 7 ways to get from Omaha, NE to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane OMA - HOU
4h 35m$98–553Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
23h 25m$176–277Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
40h 47m$465–1,044Drive 871.6 mi
- Drive from Omaha, NE to Houstoncar 871.6 mi
14h 58m$160–230Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane OMA - IAH
4h 56m$113–605Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus Omaha-Aguascalientes
- Take the bus from Austin South Congress to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270
24h 46m$254–272Bus #2
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus Omaha-Aguascalientes
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
26h 31m$294–326
Omaha, NE to Houston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Omaha, NE to Houston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha, NE to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha, NE to Houston. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Downtown Houston via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Omaha, NE station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Omaha Station and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 47m.
The distance between Omaha, NE and Houston is 825 miles. The road distance is 876.6 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha, NE to Houston without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 23h 25m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Omaha, NE to Houston, including transfers.
Omaha, NE to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
Omaha, NE to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Omaha Station.
The best way to get from Omaha, NE to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 25m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 40h 47m.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Downtown Houston via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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Booking & Getting There
Omaha, NE to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Omaha, NE to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha, NE to Houston is 877 miles. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Omaha, NE to Houston.
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