How to travel from Omaha to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and Washington is around 1,019 miles (1,640km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Omaha to Washington by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Delta

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago Il and then to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chicago Il then take the train to Rockville Amtrak.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,149 miles (1,848km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Washington

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.

The distance between Omaha and Washington is around 1,019 miles (1,640km).

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Omaha and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Washington is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx $330.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago Il. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Burlington Trailways, Greyhound USA and Windstar run regular bus services between Omaha and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Omaha and Washington. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Omaha and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Omaha and Washington. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Omaha to Washington typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 1,149 miles (1,848km) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around $330.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Washington

Transport options from Omaha to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
$330
once daily1,640km (1,019 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
$385
once daily1,792km (1,114 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
$215
once daily2,139km (1,329 miles)
Bus via Chicago, IL1 day 5h
$180
once daily2,154km (1,338 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 2h
$200
once daily2,017km (1,253 miles)
Bus to Burlington, Ia, train1 day 2h
$225
once daily2,063km (1,282 miles)
Bus to Lincoln, NE, train1 day 6h
$190
once daily2,228km (1,384 miles)
Drive
19hrs
$115
on demand1,848km (1,149 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington