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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | San Francisco Bus Station | Lincoln | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Mission St & Fremont St | Lincoln Station - Haymarket | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | 409 Townsend St, SF | Lincoln | No tags | |||||
| San Francisco Bus Station | Lincoln | No tags | |||||
| Mission St & Fremont St | Lincoln Station - Haymarket | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:49 AM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Lincoln
The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $316, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Lincoln?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Stops in Lincoln
- A
Lincoln Bus Depot
5250 Superior St, Lincoln, NE 68504
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Lincoln, NE, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Lincoln?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Lincoln start from $316. The average price for this route is around $372. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Lincoln?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Lincoln is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2233 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Lincoln route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Lincoln?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Lincoln at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Lincoln?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Lincoln generates an estimated 56 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Lincoln?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Lincoln?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $272To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Lincoln, NE, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $272 to $1,077 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $311 which is on 2025-12-11.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
