There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, car, 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
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane OMA - PHX
4h 5m$161–301Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Phoenixbus
31h 15m$291–390Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
33h 17m$408–862Drive 1,272.4 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Phoenixcar 1,272.4 mi
22h 30m$233–336Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
33h 10m$286–447
Omaha to Phoenix by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to fly which costs $160 - $310 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $160 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Phoenix via Denver and Las Cruces, NM. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 15m.
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 via Denver which takes 31h 15m and costs $290 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Omaha to Phoenix, including transfers.
Omaha to Phoenix bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $160 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Denver, which costs $290 - $390 and takes 31h 15m.
Omaha to Phoenix bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Denver station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Omaha. It is currently 4:18 PM in Omaha and 2:18 PM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Denver, Las Cruces, NM, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 31h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Phoenix is 1280 miles. It takes approximately 22h 30m to drive from Omaha to Phoenix.
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