There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Omaha by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)plane ABQ - OMA
6h 27m$122–653Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ABQ - LNK
- Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
8h 36m$115–527Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus Bhl 120
19h 25m$214–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
23h 50m$287–591Drive 859.3 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Omahacar 859.3 mi
15h 25m$157–227Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAF - OMA
7h 51m$173–637Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane ABQ - SUX
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus
8h 21m$146–572Bus via Albuquerque Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
19h 30m$155–250
Albuquerque to Omaha by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Omaha is to bus via Albuquerque Bus Station which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Omaha is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque, NM and arriving at Omaha via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Omaha is 739 miles. The road distance is 864.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs $210 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Albuquerque to Omaha, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Omaha bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Albuquerque, NM station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Omaha is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 19h 25m.
Albuquerque to Omaha bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Denver station.
Omaha is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 10:33 AM in Albuquerque and 11:33 AM in Omaha.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Omaha via Denver in around 19h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Omaha is 864 miles. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Albuquerque to Omaha.
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