Winnipeg to Omaha by train
Omaha lies 964 km (599 mi) south of Winnipeg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,176 km (731 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Winnipeg | Omaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 749,607 | 486,051 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | St. James railway station | Omaha, Burlington Station, Omaha Union Station |
What changes when you arrive in Omaha
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Winnipeg to Omaha
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Staying in Omaha
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha. Of the 163 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (77), and 1 are five-star. Across 62 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 29,114 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Omaha
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Common questions
How far is Omaha from Winnipeg?
964 km (599 mi) in a straight line, south of Winnipeg; by road roughly 1,176 km (731 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Omaha by train?
About 13 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winnipeg and Omaha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Omaha?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Omaha?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.