How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lincoln?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lincoln start from $223. The average price for this route is around $249. 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 New York City to Lincoln?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Lincoln is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1181 miles (1905 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Lincoln route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lincoln?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lincoln at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lincoln?

A bus trip from New York City to Lincoln generates an estimated 48 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus New York City to Lincoln from $216 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Lincoln on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	2d 14h	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	1d 11h	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Queens (Flushing)	2d 14h	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Lincoln

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1181 milesDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$223 - $476	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$223 - $1,501	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 174kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Lincoln?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Lincoln

A
Lincoln Bus Depot
5250 Superior St, Lincoln, NE 68504

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Greyhound

3.5/587,414 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City 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 New York City to Lincoln?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lincoln start from $223. The average price for this route is around $249. 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 New York City to Lincoln?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Lincoln is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1181 miles (1905 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Lincoln route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lincoln?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lincoln at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lincoln?
A bus trip from New York City to Lincoln generates an estimated 48 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

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$301

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$216

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $216

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

You can expect to pay from $216 to $302 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-12-06.