There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to California by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Lincoln to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to California is to bus which costs $55 - $140 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to California is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to California station. However, there are services departing from 3rd St & F St and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Galleria Cir & West Dr, Roseville Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to California. However, there are services departing from Roseville Amtrak and arriving at Los Angeles via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Lincoln and California is 429 miles. The road distance is 412.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to California without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Lincoln to California, including transfers.
Lincoln to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Lincoln to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to California is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, CA, USA and California, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $170–370 and the journey takes 14h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Lincoln to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to California is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Lincoln to California.
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