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

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Omaha 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 via Des Moines, IA

Take the bus to Des Moines IA and then to Omaha Ne.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

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

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Omaha by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 6h 50m. 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 Saint Paul and Omaha is around 379 miles (610km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292 miles (471km)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Saint Paul and Omaha by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Omaha, 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 Saint Paul and Omaha. We recommend that you drive to Omaha. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Paul and Omaha. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in MOA Transit Station Gate B, Des Moines IA and Des Moines Ia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Jefferson Lines and Burlington Trailways run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Omaha. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Omaha. We recommend that you take the bus to Des Moines IA and then to Omaha Ne. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Saint Paul and Omaha. 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 Saint Paul to Omaha is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Omaha

Transport options from Saint Paul to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Des Moines, IA + 2 similar
6h 35m
$105
once daily627km (390 miles)
Bus6h 50m
$105
once a week632km (393 miles)
Bus via Sioux Falls, SD10h 20m
$130
once daily797km (495 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
$38
on demand610km (379 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