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

The distance between Tampa and Omaha is around 1,226 miles (1,972km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tampa to Omaha by 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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Fly

Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Omaha (OMA).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2
4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallahassee, St Louis then Kansas City and then to Omaha NE.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Distance1,444 miles (2,324km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Tampa to Omaha by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $270.

The distance between Tampa and Omaha is around 1,226 miles (1,972km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,194 miles (1,922km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tampa and Omaha by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tampa to Omaha is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $270.

The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tampa and Omaha. We recommend that you fly from Tampa (TPA) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Omaha. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee, St Louis and Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Jefferson Lines run regular bus services between Tampa and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tampa and Omaha. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Omaha (OMA) - via St. Louis (STL). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Tampa to Omaha. There is however a flight that goes via St. Louis (STL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tampa to Omaha typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and and arrive into Omaha (OMA).

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 Tampa and Omaha. The distance is around 1,444 miles (2,324km) by road and it will take around 23h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Omaha is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $270.

How do I get from Tampa to Omaha

Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Omaha

Transport options from Tampa to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
$270
once daily1,972km (1,226 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$240
once daily2,416km (1,501 miles)
Drive
23h 45m
$145
on demand2,324km (1,444 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