How to travel from Los Angeles to Omaha, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and Omaha is around 1,338 miles (2,154km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Los Angeles to Omaha by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Burbank (BUR) to Omaha (OMA).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Omaha Ne.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kansas City then take the bus to Omaha NE.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Distance1,551 miles (2,496km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to Omaha by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $235 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $260.

The distance between Los Angeles and Omaha is around 1,338 miles (2,154km).

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Los Angeles and Omaha by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Omaha is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx $260.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $235 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Los Angeles and Omaha. We recommend that you fly from Burbank (BUR) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Los Angeles and Omaha. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Los Angeles to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Greyhound USA, Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow run regular bus services between Los Angeles and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Los Angeles and Omaha. Flights depart from Burbank (BUR) and arrive at Omaha (OMA) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Los Angeles to Omaha. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Los Angeles to Omaha typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Burbank (BUR) and and arrive into Omaha (OMA).

The closest major airport to Omaha is Lincoln Airport (LNK) (LNK) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Omaha. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Los Angeles and Omaha. The distance is around 1,551 miles (2,496km) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to Omaha is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $260.

How do I get from Los Angeles to Omaha

Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and Omaha

Transport options from Los Angeles to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
$260
once daily2,154km (1,338 miles)
Fly to Omaha (OMA)4h 55m
$325
once daily2,173km (1,350 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
$270
once daily2,199km (1,366 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
$240
once daily2,570km (1,597 miles)
Bus via Denver1 day 8h
$235
once daily2,564km (1,593 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 14h
$250
once daily3,188km (1,981 miles)
Drive
23h 40m
$155
on demand2,496km (1,551 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Los Angeles and Omaha

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Airports near Omaha

The following major airports near Omaha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LNK
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Omaha
DSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
International Airport
Distance
120 miles (193km) from Omaha
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
150 miles (242km) from Omaha