What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Falls and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Waterloo and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Lincoln is 322 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Falls to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Falls to Lincoln bus from?

Cedar Falls to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $420 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Cedar Falls to Lincoln bus arrive?

Cedar Falls to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Lincoln is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cedar Falls to Lincoln.

Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 84+ hotels available in Lincoln.

Cedar Falls to Lincoln - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 56m
$64–112
Drive 291.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Lincolncar 291.6 mi
5h 15m
$54–77
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ALO - LNK
7h 45m
$92–411
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane CID - LNK
7h 27m
$154–770
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Omaha (OMA)plane ALO - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
8h
$160–557
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA)plane CID - OMA
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
8h 32m
$217–986

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

26Weekly Planes

8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.9 mi
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Lincoln via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Des Moines, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromCedar Falls to Lincolnby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 291.6 mi

Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Omaha, bus

Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Omaha, bus