There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
7h 29m$62–105Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Lincolncar 299.3 mi
5h 3m$55–79Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane MLI - LNK
8h 52m$76–390Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane CID - LNK
9h 28m
Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lincoln is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lincoln is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Iowa City and Lincoln is 304 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Iowa City to Lincoln, including transfers.
Iowa City to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lincoln Bus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Lincoln is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Iowa City to Lincoln.
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Lincoln Bus Depot twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Lincoln Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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