How to travel from Omaha to Jefferson City, United States of America

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Columbia (COU).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $880
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City MO and then to Jefferson City.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kansas City MO then take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $90
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jefferson City.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance340 miles (548km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Jefferson City

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Omaha to Jefferson City

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Jefferson City

Transport options from Omaha to Jefferson City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
$880
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
$95
once daily599km (372 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
$90
once daily557km (346 miles)
Bus to Kansas City, MO, Train7h 40m
$95
once daily598km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
$34
on demand548km (340 miles)

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Airports near Jefferson City

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

COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17 miles (27km) from Jefferson City
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
97 miles (157km) from Jefferson City
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
146 miles (234km) from Jefferson City