How to travel from Memphis to Omaha, United States of America

The distance between Memphis and Omaha is around 616 miles (992km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Memphis to Omaha by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Omaha (OMA).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $380
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis then Kansas City and then to Omaha NE.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance704 miles (1,133km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Omaha by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $380.

The distance between Memphis and Omaha is around 616 miles (992km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529 miles (852km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Memphis and Omaha by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Omaha is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $380.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Memphis and Omaha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Memphis and Omaha. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center, St Louis and Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Greyhound USA, Jefferson Lines and Megabus run regular bus services between Memphis and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Memphis to Omaha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Memphis and Omaha. The distance is around 704 miles (1,133km) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Omaha is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $380.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Omaha

Transport options from Memphis to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
4hrs
$380
once daily992km (616 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
$140
once daily1,190km (739 miles)
Bus via Little Rock14h 50m
$180
once daily1,196km (743 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
15h 40m
$170
once daily1,272km (790 miles)
Train to Champaign-Urbana, Bus19h 15m
$165
once daily1,436km (892 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
$70
on demand1,133km (704 miles)

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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