There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane PHL - OMA
6h 9m$175–805Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
29h 30m$186–341Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Stationtrain
31h 27m$373–1,406Drive 1,206.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Omaha, NEcar 1,206.1 mi
19h 55m$221–318Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA)plane DCA - OMA
7h 32m$787–1,742Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane LGA - OMA
8h 8m$201–1,415Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
8h 37m$270–1,205Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Stationtrain California Zephyr
37h 37m$425–949Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
37h 44m$360–769
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 29h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Omaha, NE. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Omaha, NE via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Omaha, NE station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Omaha Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Omaha, NE is 1106 miles. The road distance is 1213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 29h 30m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $370 - $1,500 and takes 31h 27m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Omaha, NE via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Omaha, NE is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 7:00 AM in Philadelphia and 6:00 AM in Omaha, NE.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE.
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