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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    5h 59m
    $178–384

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OMA - LGB
    8h 41m
    $127–607

  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
    31h 59m
    $320–454

  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
    $266–383

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OMA - BUR
    7h 33m
    $143–703

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OMA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $151–445

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OMA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    9h 15m
    $152–683

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OMA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    9h 14m
    $213–546

Omaha to Los Angeles by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,346.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 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 31h 59m.

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