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Compare bus, train, and flight for Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $773.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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$169 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $773 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Compare the available ways to get from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $169.
A bus is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $773.
Other travel options to Lincoln, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $169 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$70. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 6h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
How to get from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:55 PM 8h50 Denver, Union Station 4:45 AM Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot) $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:55 PM 8h50 Denver, Union Station 4:45 AM Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot) $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA5824
8:45 PM 1h28 Denver International Airport 11:13 PM Lincoln Airport $548 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 6 California Zephyr
6:59 PM 7h17 Union Station, Denver, CO 3:16 AM Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE $135 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UA4727
9:55 AM 1h32 Denver International Airport 12:27 PM Lincoln Airport $548 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA5622
5:35 PM 1h36 Denver International Airport 8:11 PM Lincoln Airport $548 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AA1404 · AA1084+
AA64526:22 AM 13h57 Denver International Airport 9:19 PM Lincoln Airport $595 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $169.
A bus is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $773.
Other travel options to Lincoln, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Denver, CO and Lincoln, NE as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Denver, CO and arrive in Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE.
- Buses mostly depart from Denver, Union Station and arrive in Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot).
- Flights mostly depart from Denver International Airport and arrive in Lincoln Airport.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Lincoln, NE by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Lincoln, NE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lincoln, NE by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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