- Must visit
The Durham Museum
Art Deco former Union Station housing regional history exhibitions, restored rail cars, and notable architecture.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lincoln, NE for Omaha, NE on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Omaha, NE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 4:20 AM Lincoln, NE | 1h10 | 5:30 AM Omaha, NE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot) | 1h00 | 5:55 AM Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Art Deco former Union Station housing regional history exhibitions, restored rail cars, and notable architecture.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Omaha, NE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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