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

The distance between Nashville and Omaha is around 741 miles (1,193km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nashville to Omaha by 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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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance741 miles (1,193km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashville and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Nashville to Omaha by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $130 and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $73.

The distance between Nashville and Omaha is around 741 miles (1,193km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606 miles (976km)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from Nashville and Omaha by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nashville to Omaha is to drive which takes around 12h 15m and will set you back approx $73.

The cheapest way to travel between Nashville and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Omaha. We recommend that you drive to Omaha. instead which will take 12h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nashville and Omaha. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nashville to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis and Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Greyhound USA, Jefferson Lines, Amtrak Thruway and Burlington Trailways run regular bus services between Nashville and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nashville to Omaha. We recommend that you take the bus to St Louis then Kansas City and then to Omaha NE. instead which will take 13h 40m.

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 Nashville and Omaha. The distance is around 741 miles (1,193km) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashville to Omaha is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around $140.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nashville and Omaha

Transport options from Nashville to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
13h 40m
$140
once daily1,204km (748 miles)
Bus via Chicago Union Station20h 50m
$130
once daily1,542km (958 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 15m
$150
once daily1,258km (782 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
$73
on demand1,193km (741 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