There are 4 ways to get from Omaha to Phoenix 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
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)OMA - PHX
4h 15m$171–901Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
33h 7m$169–366Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denver
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
27h 20m$260–464Drive 1,272.4 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Phoenix1,272.4 mi
22h 25m$233–336
Omaha to Phoenix by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to bus and train which costs $160 - $370 and takes 33h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Denver and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
The distance between Omaha and Phoenix is 1048 miles. The road distance is 1279.8 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $260 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Omaha to Phoenix, including transfers.
Omaha to Phoenix bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $470 and takes 27h 20m.
Omaha to Phoenix bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.
Phoenix is 1h behind Omaha. It is currently 6:49 AM in Omaha and 5:49 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Phoenix Bus Station via Denver, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $90–140
- Flexible Fares
- $130–190
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Phoenix is 1280 miles. It takes approximately 22h 25m to drive from Omaha to Phoenix.
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