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How to get fromOmaha to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OMA - SAN
    5h 19m
    $123–606

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane OMA - SFO
    6h 2m
    $112–475

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    32h 4m
    $319–453

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 706
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 40m
    $1,006–1,677

  5. Drive  1,551 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Los Angelescar car 1,551 mi
    23h 56m
    $284–409

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OMA - SNA
    6h 28m
    $201–816

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    5h 56m
    $168–394

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OMA - LGB
    7h 37m
    $123–603

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane OMA - FAT
    7h 49m
    $122–602

Omaha to California by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,320.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 32h 4m.

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