What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Lincoln?

The distance between Waterloo and Lincoln is 315 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Waterloo to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Lincoln bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Waterloo to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lincoln is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $420 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Waterloo to Lincoln bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Lincoln is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Waterloo to Lincoln.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo to Lincoln?

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 88+ hotels available in Lincoln.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo 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
8h 39m
$62–111
Drive 292.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Lincolncar 292.4 mi
5h 25m
$54–78
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ALO - LNK
7h 47m
$91–416
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane CID - LNK
7h 18m
$152–819
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, NEbus
8h 2m
$136–542
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Drive from Waterloo 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, NEbus
8h 23m
$187–955

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

26Weekly Planes

8h 3mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Lincoln via Des Moines and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 8h 39m. 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 fromWaterloo to Lincolnby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 292.4 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