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

The distance between Pittsburg and Omaha is around 885 miles (1,424km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pittsburg to Omaha by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station then fly from Johnstown (JST) to Omaha (OMA).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $315
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City and then to Omaha NE.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Chicago Union Station, bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the bus to Burlington Ia then Des Moines Ia and then to Omaha Ne.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance913 miles (1,469km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pittsburg and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Pittsburg to Omaha by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Pittsburg and Omaha is around 885 miles (1,424km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573 miles (923km)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Pittsburg and Omaha by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pittsburg to Omaha is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Pittsburg and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pittsburg and Omaha. We recommend that you take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station then fly from Johnstown (JST) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pittsburg and Omaha. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pittsburg to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Greyhound USA, Jefferson Lines and Burlington Trailways run regular bus services between Pittsburg and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pittsburg to Omaha. We recommend that you take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station then fly from Johnstown (JST) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Omaha is Lincoln Airport (LNK) (LNK) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Omaha. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) 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 Pittsburg and Omaha. The distance is around 913 miles (1,469km) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pittsburg to Omaha is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around $315.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pittsburg and Omaha

Transport options from Pittsburg to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 60m
$315
once daily1,589km (987 miles)
Train to Cleveland, Fly6h 50m
$290
once daily1,424km (885 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 50m
$170
once daily1,679km (1,044 miles)
Bus via Chicago23hrs
$170
once daily1,652km (1,026 miles)
Train to Chicago Union Station, bus + 1 similar
18h 50m
$205
once daily1,597km (992 miles)
Train and Bus19h 10m
$160
once daily1,551km (964 miles)
Drive
15hrs
$90
on demand1,469km (913 miles)

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Airports near Omaha

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

LNK
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Omaha
DSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
International Airport
Distance
120 miles (193km) from Omaha
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
150 miles (242km) from Omaha