✈ Getting from Omaha Airport to Downtown

Omaha, Nebraska, is a great holiday destination, packed with history, sports, nature and cultural experiences. Located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, Omaha is home to one of the world’s best zoos, aquariums and indoor rainforests.

So when visiting the beautiful city, you will be landing at Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), and you have two transport options when heading Downtown; you can take a taxi or a bus. Choosing an Omaha airport taxi or private shuttle is the fastest and most comfortable option, taking only 15 minutes to reach Downtown. For a more cost-savvy alternative, travellers can take Line 16, a direct bus from Omaha Airport to Downtown, taking 25 minutes to reach the city centre.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€10.60	15min	24/7
Bus	€2.90	25min	05:57–18:27

How to get from Omaha Airport to Downtown Omaha by taxi

Taking an Omaha airport taxi or private shuttle to Downtown is the more reliable and comfortable way to travel. Cabs provide 24/7 door-to-door transportation, taking just 15 minutes to reach the city centre.

Cab fare from Omaha airport to Downtown Omaha

Omaha airport cabs calculate their fares using a taximeter based on the time and distance travelled to your destination. Your taxi fare from Omaha airport to Downtown should cost around $11 (€10.60) during the day and $13 (€12.60) at night and on weekends, traffic dependant.

However, if you wish to travel at a fixed rate with a reliable local driver, you can pre-book your Omaha airport shuttle with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$11 (€10.60)

Trip Duration

15 Min.

Prices vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Omaha International Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

You can easily find the official taxi ranks outside the Ground level at Omaha International Airport.

Convenience

A cab or private transfer from Omaha airport to Downtown is the safest and most relaxing way to travel, particularly with children and/or heavy luggage. Taxis provide fast, 24/7 door-to-door services in the comfort of a private vehicle. Moreover, taxis are your only option when travelling on the weekend.

Editor’s Note

It is essential to consider that price differences apply when travelling during the day, at night or on the weekend.

Useful Tips

Tips are expected when travelling in an Omaha taxi; leaving at least 15 to 20% of their trip fare is the norm.

Most taxis in Omaha accept card payments, although it is always good to confirm this beforehand with your driver.

Ensure that your cab driver has reset the taximeter and applied the correct tariff before starting your journey Downtown.

How to get from Omaha Airport to Downtown Omaha by bus

An excellent travel alternative for travellers on a budget would be to take the bus Route 16 from Omaha airport to Downtown. The bus is frequent and only takes 25 minutes to reach the city centre. However, the bus does not operate at night nor during the weekends and public holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus Route 16?

A one-way ticket on Omaha’s airport bus to Downtown costs $1.50 (€1.45). You can purchase your bus fare directly at OMA airport’s ticket vending machines.

Cost

$1.50 (€1.45)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

The bus from Omaha airport to Downtown runs every 30 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The bus is available Monday to Friday from 05:57 to 18:27.

Where do I get the bus from?

You can find the bus stop at Exit No.3 at Omaha airport’s terminal building’s lower level. You can then descend at Omaha Transit Center Downtown.

Convenience

Bus No. 16 is the perfect cost-savvy travel alternative if you’re travelling from Omaha airport to downtown Omaha; it is direct and frequent, with modern and clean vehicles. Nonetheless, if you travel at night, on the weekends or with children and heavy luggage, it is best to take a taxi or private shuttle for your comfort and safety.

Timetables

Bus Route 16 Website

Bus Schedule and Maps

Editor’s Note

Please note that the bus is only operational during weekdays and does not run during the weekend.

Useful Tips

The bus vehicles are spacious, modern and comfortable.

The bus does not operate on holidays such as 1st January, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and 25th of December.

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What’s the distance from Omaha airport to Downtown Omaha?

Omaha Eppley International Airport is located a short 6.50km southeast of Downtown Omaha. It takes around 15 minutes to get from Omaha Airport to downtown by your private vehicle or by taxi.

What’s the average taxi fare from Omaha airport to Downtown?

The cab fare from Omaha airport to Downtown Omaha is around $11 (€10.60) during the day and $13 (€12.60) at night and on weekends, however, that cost isn’t fixed.

If you prefer to travel at a fixed competitive rate with no hidden fees and a friendly local driver, you can pre-book your private OMA shuttle with Welcome Pickups.

How can I get from Omaha airport to Downtown?

There are two transportation options from Omaha airport to downtown Omaha; you can take a taxi or private shuttle, which takes 15 minutes, or you can take the bus Line 16, taking 25 minutes to reach the city centre.

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How to get from Omaha Airport to Downtown Omaha by taxi

Cab fare from Omaha airport to Downtown Omaha

Cost

$11 (€10.60)

Trip Duration

15 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Omaha International Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Omaha Airport to Downtown Omaha by bus

How much is a ticket on bus Route 16?

Cost

$1.50 (€1.45)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The bus is available Monday to Friday from 05:57 to 18:27.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

Bus Route 16 Website

Bus Schedule and Maps

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Omaha airport to Downtown Omaha?

What’s the average taxi fare from Omaha airport to Downtown?

How can I get from Omaha airport to Downtown?

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