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

The distance between Washington and Omaha is around 1,020 miles (1,642km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Washington to Omaha 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Delta

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago and then to Omaha NE.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then take the bus to Omaha Ne.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Omaha.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,148 miles (1,847km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Omaha

There are several options for getting from Washington to Omaha by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $320.

The distance between Washington and Omaha is around 1,020 miles (1,642km).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Washington and Omaha by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Omaha is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Omaha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Washington and Omaha. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Omaha (OMA). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and Omaha. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Omaha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Chicago IL and Omaha NE. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Greyhound USA, Windstar and Burlington Trailways run regular bus services between Washington and Omaha. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Washington and Omaha. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and arrive at Omaha (OMA). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Washington and Omaha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Washington and Omaha. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and and arrive into Omaha (OMA). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.

The flight from Washington to Omaha typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) 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 Washington and Omaha. The distance is around 1,148 miles (1,847km) 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 Washington to Omaha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $320.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Omaha

Transport options from Washington to Omaha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
$320
once daily1,642km (1,020 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
$315
once daily1,794km (1,115 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
$170
once daily2,125km (1,320 miles)
Bus via Chicago1 day 6h
$205
once daily2,113km (1,313 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 3h
$195
once daily2,017km (1,253 miles)
Train to Chicago Union Station, Bus1 day 4h
$200
once daily2,035km (1,264 miles)
Train to Chicago Union Station, bus1 day 5h
$190
once daily2,230km (1,386 miles)
Drive
19hrs
$115
on demand1,847km (1,148 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