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

The distance between Omaha and New York is around 1,154 miles (1,857km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Omaha to New York 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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Fly

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to New York La Guardia (LGA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $535
Operated by

American Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City MO and then to New York.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chicago Il then take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $220
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance1,242 miles (1,998km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and New York

There are several options for getting from Omaha to New York by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $220 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $535.

The distance between Omaha and New York is around 1,154 miles (1,857km).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Omaha and New York by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to New York is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $535.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and New York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and New York. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to New York La Guardia (LGA). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and New York. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to New York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansas City MO. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Jefferson Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Omaha and New York. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Omaha and New York. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at New York La Guardia (LGA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Omaha and New York with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Omaha and New York. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into New York La Guardia (LGA). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Omaha to New York typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into New York La Guardia (LGA).

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) 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 York. The distance is around 1,242 miles (1,998km) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to New York is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $535.

How do I get from Omaha to New York

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and New York

Transport options from Omaha to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
$535
once daily1,865km (1,159 miles)
Fly to Newark (EWR)4h 15m
$440
once daily1,857km (1,154 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK)4h 30m
$425
once daily1,895km (1,177 miles)
Fly to White Plains (HPN)5h 25m
$530
once daily1,921km (1,194 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
$225
once daily2,399km (1,491 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 5h
$220
once daily2,323km (1,443 miles)
Bus to Burlington, Ia, train1 day 5h
$255
once daily2,368km (1,472 miles)
Bus to Chicago, Il, Train1 day 6h
$220
once daily2,333km (1,450 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
$125
on demand1,998km (1,242 miles)

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Airports near New York

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

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York