What is the cheapest way to get from Nebraska to California?

The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to California is to bus which costs $160 - $350 and takes 33h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nebraska to California?

The fastest way to get from Nebraska to California is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $270 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Nebraska and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to California station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas BusTerminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Nebraska to California?

The distance between Nebraska and California is 1094 miles. The road distance is 1560.1 miles.

How do I travel from Nebraska to California without a car?

The best way to get from Nebraska to California without a car is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $160 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Nebraska to California?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Nebraska to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nebraska to California bus from?

Nebraska to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Nebraska to California?

The best way to get from Nebraska to California is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 33h 35m.

Where does the Nebraska to California bus arrive?

Nebraska to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Nebraska and California?

California is 2h behind Nebraska. It is currently 10:44 AM in Nebraska and 8:44 AM in California.

Can I drive from Nebraska to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to California is 1560 miles. It takes approximately 23h 53m to drive from Nebraska to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2584+ hotels available in California.

Nebraska to California - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Nebraska to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LBF - SAN
5h 50m
$165–743
Fly Omaha to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane OMA - SFO
6h 23m
$151–714
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
33h 35m
$165–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
41h 42m
$169–551
Drive 1,551 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Los Angelescar 1,551 mi
23h 53m
$284–409
Fly Omaha to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
5h 26m
$273–1,306
Fly North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LBF - FAT
9h 20m
$154–689
Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
6h 24m
$152–715

Nebraska to California by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

33h 35mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,087.3 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 33h 35m.

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