How to travel from Omaha to Saint Paul, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and Saint Paul is around 379 miles (610km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Omaha to Saint Paul by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Des Moines Ia and then to St. Paul.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Drive

Drive to Saint Paul.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance379 miles (610km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Saint Paul

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Saint Paul by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $38.

The distance between Omaha and Saint Paul is around 379 miles (610km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292 miles (471km)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Omaha and Saint Paul by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Saint Paul is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx $38.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Saint Paul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Saint Paul. We recommend that you drive to Saint Paul. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Des Moines Ia and Des Moines IA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines run regular bus services between Omaha and Saint Paul. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs 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 Saint Paul. We recommend that you take the bus to Des Moines Ia and then to St. Paul. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint Paul is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (MSP) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Saint Paul. Rochester International Airport (RST) (RST) and Eau Claire Airport (EAU) (EAU) 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 Saint Paul. The distance is around 379 miles (610km) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Saint Paul is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Saint Paul

Transport options from Omaha to Saint Paul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
$105
once daily640km (398 miles)
Bus via Sioux Falls, SD8h 30m
$125
once daily764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
$38
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Saint Paul

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

MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Saint Paul
RST
Rochester International Airport (RST)
International Airport
Distance
78 miles (125km) from Saint Paul
EAU
Eau Claire Airport (EAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (127km) from Saint Paul