How to travel from Omaha to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and New Orleans is around 1,060 miles (1,705km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Omaha to New Orleans 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $1,260
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Austin and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kansas City MO then St Louis and then to Carbondale then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Distance1,093 miles (1,759km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Omaha to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $1,260.

The distance between Omaha and New Orleans is around 1,060 miles (1,705km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848 miles (1,364km)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Omaha and New Orleans by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx $1,260.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Austin, Tech Ridge Bay H, 612 Congress/Riverside, 115 7th/Colorado and IH-35/East 7th. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

TL Premium and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Omaha and New Orleans. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Omaha to New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from New Orleans. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (GPT) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) 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 New Orleans. The distance is around 1,093 miles (1,759km) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around $1,260.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and New Orleans

Transport options from Omaha to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
$1,260
5 times a week1,705km (1,060 miles)
Fly to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT), Bus5h 40m
$415
6 times a week2,058km (1,279 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
$195
twice a week2,296km (1,427 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
24h 50m
$185
once daily1,921km (1,194 miles)
Bus to Champaign, Il, Train1 day 3h
$195
once daily2,086km (1,296 miles)
Drive
18hrs
$110
on demand1,759km (1,093 miles)

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Airports near New Orleans

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

MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from New Orleans
GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from New Orleans
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (123km) from New Orleans