The distance between Omaha and Jefferson City is around 340 miles (548km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Omaha to Jefferson City by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Columbia (COU).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Kansas City MO and then to Jefferson City.
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Take the bus to Kansas City MO then take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station.
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There are several options for getting from Omaha to Jefferson City by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $90 and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $880.
The distance between Omaha and Jefferson City is around 340 miles (548km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272 miles (438km)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Omaha and Jefferson City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Omaha to Jefferson City is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $880.
The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Jefferson City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $90 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Jefferson City. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Jefferson City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansas City MO and Jefferson City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Omaha and Jefferson City. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Omaha and Jefferson City. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at Columbia (COU) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Omaha to Jefferson City. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Omaha to Jefferson City typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into Columbia (COU).
The closest major airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Jefferson City. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Omaha and Jefferson City. The distance is around 340 miles (548km) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Jefferson City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around $95.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4hrs | $880 | once daily | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Bus | 6h 60m | $95 | once daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | $90 | once daily | 557km (346 miles) |
Bus to Kansas City, MO, Train | 7h 40m | $95 | once daily | 598km (371 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | $34 | on demand | 548km (340 miles) |
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Southwest Airlines
Jefferson Lines
Greyhound USA
The following major airports near Jefferson City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.