Buses to Lincoln
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Lincoln, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Omaha | United States | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lincoln to Topeka | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Lincoln to Kansas City | United States | 256 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Lincoln to Kansas City | United States | 260 km (161 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Lincoln to Overland Park | United States | 264 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Lincoln to Olathe | United States | 265 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Lincoln to Independence | United States | 270 km (168 mi) | about 5 h 6 min |
| Lincoln to Des Moines | United States | 271 km (168 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Lincoln to Sioux Falls | United States | 305 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 43 min |
| Lincoln to Wichita | United States | 350 km (218 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Lincoln to Columbia | United States | 423 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Lincoln to Cedar Rapids | United States | 440 km (273 mi) | about 8 h 9 min |
| Lincoln to Toronto | Canada | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 26 h 21 min |
| Lincoln to Chicago | United States | 762 km (473 mi) | about 13 h 55 min |
| Lincoln to Houston | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 22 h 22 min |
| Lincoln to San Antonio | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 23 h 8 min |
| Lincoln to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 24 h 13 min |
| Lincoln to Dallas | United States | 892 km (554 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Lincoln to Fort Worth | United States | 900 km (559 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Lincoln to Austin | United States | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 21 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.