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

The distance between Omaha and Los Angeles is around 1,337 miles (2,152km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Omaha to Los Angeles by 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $410
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Los Angeles.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kansas City MO then take the train to Los Angeles.

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

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Los Angeles.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Distance1,552 miles (2,497km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Los Angeles

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $235 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $410.

The distance between Omaha and Los Angeles is around 1,337 miles (2,152km).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Omaha and Los Angeles by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Los Angeles is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $410.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Los Angeles, 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 Omaha and Los Angeles. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Burbank (BUR). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Los Angeles. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Los Angeles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver and Denver. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Express Arrow, Greyhound USA and Burlington Trailways run regular bus services between Omaha and Los Angeles. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Omaha and Los Angeles. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at Burbank (BUR) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Omaha to Los Angeles. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Omaha to Los Angeles typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into Burbank (BUR).

The closest major airport to Los Angeles is Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (BUR) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) 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 Los Angeles. The distance is around 1,552 miles (2,497km) 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 Omaha to Los Angeles is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $410.

How do I get from Omaha to Los Angeles

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Los Angeles

Transport options from Omaha to Los Angeles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
$410
once daily2,152km (1,337 miles)
Fly to Long Beach (LGB)5h 25m
$485
once daily2,177km (1,353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
$235
once daily2,567km (1,595 miles)
Bus via Denver, Co2 days 7h
$240
once daily2,571km (1,598 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 14h
$250
once daily3,190km (1,982 miles)
Drive
23h 40m
$155
on demand2,497km (1,552 miles)

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Airports near Los Angeles

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

BUR
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12 miles (19km) from Los Angeles
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from Los Angeles
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
34 miles (54km) from Los Angeles