How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Lincoln start from R 2 777. The average price for this train route is around R 3 367. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Lincoln is 22h 56m, covering a distance of 1278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 22h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Lincoln route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Lincoln departs at 03:20. And the latest train departs at 03:20.

Train Salt Lake City to Lincoln from R 2 161 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Lincoln on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:20	Central Station	22h 56m	06:16	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:20	Central Station	22h 56m	06:16	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:02 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Lincoln

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 50mAverage duration

1283 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 129 - R 3 080	Average duration19h 50m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 777 - R 4 888	Average duration22h 56m	CO₂ emissions 116kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 777

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Lincoln, NE, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Lincoln start from R 2 777. The average price for this train route is around R 3 367. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Lincoln is 22h 56m, covering a distance of 1278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 22h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Lincoln route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Lincoln?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Lincoln departs at 03:20. And the latest train departs at 03:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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R 2 663

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R 3 233

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R 2 663

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R 2 161

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R 2 161

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 161

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Lincoln, NE, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 161 to R 11 739 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 161, which is on 2025-12-15.