About Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, which is in the United States of America. It is on the Missouri River border with Iowa, along US Interstates 29 and 80. Omaha is a unique city, as it has the highest number of millionaires per capita in the nation, as well as the highest number of restaurants per capita. It is still quite racially divided, with the west side being predominantly white, the south side Latino, and the north side African American.
Arriving in Omaha
By plane
Eppley Airfield (IATA: OMA). Eppley Airfield is a domestic airport and is less than five minutes from downtown by car. The terminal has on-site rental car services at the baggage claims, free high-speed wireless internet access, and is currently served by main line and feeder services for multiple airlines including:
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Express Jet
- Frontier Airlines
- Midwest Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
The airport is also served by two FBOs for General Aviation services, at least two charter operations, and a local air freight operator besides UPS and FedEx.
Secondary GA airports serving the area include Millard Airport (MLE) in West Omaha, Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (PMV) south, and Council Bluffs, Iowa Municipal Airport (CBF) across the Missouri River east.
By train
Amtrak serves Omaha with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago. It has several stops along the way, with connections throughout America. Omaha once had a large Union Station like Chicago, but it is now retired as a museum. The Amtrak station can be found behind.
By bus
Greyhound has daily service to nearby major cities including Denver, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Chicago.
Shuttle service
Eppley Express provides limited shuttle service between Omaha and several Nebraska cities including Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, Lincoln and York. Two pick-up/drop-off locations are available in Omaha: Eppley Airfield and Holiday Inn at 72nd & Grover just north of I-80. Service is limited to specific days and times depending upon your destination. Reservations available on-line.
Getting Around in Omaha
The Metro Area Transit has regular bus services serving around Omaha. Fares are $1.25-1.50.
More Info on Omaha
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