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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 train with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $258.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$136 Average price Cheapest | $483 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $392 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $483 (€398).
Other travel options to Lincoln, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
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 PM8h50Denver, Union Station4:45 AMLincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot)$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:55 PM8h50Denver, Union Station4:45 AMLincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot)$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA58271:55 PM1h31Denver International Airport4:26 PMLincoln Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
Other options
6 California Zephyr6:59 PM7h17Union Station, Denver, CO3:16 AMHaymarket Station, Lincoln, NE$1881One-way0 transfers
07:20 PM7h55Denver, CO4:15 AMLincoln, NE$1621One-way0 transfers
UA58267:45 AM1h32Denver International Airport10:17 AMLincoln Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
UA58248:25 PM1h33Denver International Airport10:58 PMLincoln Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
UA56225:35 PM1h34Denver International Airport8:09 PMLincoln Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $392 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE costing on average $483 (€398).
Other travel options to Lincoln, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 26 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Denver International Airport and arrive in Lincoln Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with United to go to Lincoln, NE by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lincoln, NE by train.
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