How to get from Omaha to Saint Paul
5 ways, 471 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 24m | $160–230 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 8h 43m | $49–65 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 43m | $980–1,340 estimated |
| Train | 17h 53m | $222–616 estimated |
| Bus | 22h 2m | $85–159 estimated |
Departures today
- 05:06 → 22:5917h 53m · 1 changeAmtrak 6$222–616
- 06:38 → 04:40 +1d22h 2m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0123S$85–159
- 05:06 → 22:5917h 53m · 1 changeAmtrak 6$222–616
- 06:38 → 04:40 +1d22h 2m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0123S$85–159
- 05:06 → 22:5917h 53m · 1 changeAmtrak 6$222–616
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Omaha to Saint Paul?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 24m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 471 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Omaha to Saint Paul?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $49. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Omaha to Saint Paul?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 17h 53m.
- How much is the bus from Omaha to Saint Paul?
- Buses take about 22h 2m and cost $85–159 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Omaha to Saint Paul?
- About 1h 15m in the air (OMA → MSP), about 4h 24m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $160–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Saint Paul from Omaha by road?
- About 611 km, roughly 8h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $49–65; tolls and parking are extra.