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

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There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Santa Monica 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
    6h 21m
    $165–387

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OMA - LGB
    9h 25m
    $117–557

  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
    34h 31m
    $310–440

  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
    42h 43m
    $1,010–1,681

  5. Drive  1,566.7 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Santa Monicacar car 1,566.7 mi
    24h 13m
    $286–413

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OMA - BUR
    8h 19m
    $145–705

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OMA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    11h 34m
    $158–759

Omaha to Santa Monica by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to 5th / Santa Monica via Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 34h 31m.

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