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How to get fromCalifornia to Lincolnby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Lincoln by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SAN - LNK
    7h 30m
    $104–477

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane FAT - LNK
    9h 12m
    $97–433

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    33h 4m
    $244–469

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    42h 30m
    $687–1,336

  5. Drive 1,498 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lincolncar car 1,498 mi
    23h 8m
    $274–395

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    7h 59m
    $186–673

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    8h 35m
    $222–511

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SFO - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    8h 49m
    $185–631

  9. Bus via Lincoln, NE

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    33h 19m
    $299–489

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lincoln via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 33h 4m.

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