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Getting In and Around Lincoln

Lincoln is served by I-80 that connects the city to Teaneck and San Francisco. Other highways serving Lincoln are: I-180, Nebraska Highway 2, US Highway 77, US Highway 34 and US Highway 6. It is easy to get to Lincoln by Car through the interstates/highways. The public transportation system in Lincoln is also well developed. StarTran is the local public transit system operating in Lincoln. It offers bus service and Handi-Van. Read on to know about the ways of getting in and around Lincoln-

Getting to Lincoln

Getting to Lincoln by Plane

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Lincoln Municipal Airport serves Lincoln. It is located 4miles northwest of downtown and offers flights to Chicago, Denver, Memphis, Minneapolis and Detroit. It is just off Interstate-80 Exit 399. It is the second largest airport in the state of Nebraska. Delta Connection and United Express serve the airport.

Airport Shuttles:

OMALiNK

Address: Loncoln, NE, United States

Phone: 1 402-475-5465

Website: http://www.omalink.com/

Navigator Airport Express

Address: P.O. Box 1924, 2515 Grand Avenue, Kearney NE 68847

Phone: 1-800-888-9793 (Toll free)

Website: http://www.navigatorairportexpress.com/

Getting to Lincoln by Car

It is easy to get to Lincoln by Car. The main route into Lincoln is Interstate-80. I-180, Nebraska Highway 2, US Highway 77, US Highway 34 and US Highway 6 also serve Lincoln.

Getting to Lincoln by Train

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Lincoln is served by Amtrak on it’s every day California Zephyr line that runs from Chicago to Emeryville, California.

Station address: 201 north, 7th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States

Getting to Lincoln by Bus

Greyhound serves the city from several cities.

Greyhound station: 5250 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68504, United States

Lincoln is also served by two bus companies- Burlington Trailways and Arrow Stage Lines. Lincoln's intercity bus station is southeast of 11th Street and Cornhusker Hwy.

Getting Around Lincoln

Public Transportation System

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StarTran is a public transit system operating in Lincoln. It comprises of several buses and Handi-Van. Handi-Van is a transportation service for people with disabilities. Buses run to every place throughout the city as well as to some of the remote areas. Buses run from Monday to Saturday, from 5:15 am to 7:10pm on weekdays and 5:55am to 7:10pm on Saturdays. For adults, the fare is $1.75 and for children below the age of 4, the bus ride is free. Monthly passes are also available at $45. They can be purchased from banks or grocery stores.

Getting Around Lincoln by Car

Lincoln has a grid pattern. It is easy to get around Lincoln by Car. Many rental car companies operate in Lincoln. Many car rental companies operate at the airport. Some of the rental cars are:

Avis Car Rental

Address: 2400 W Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68524, United States

Phone: 1 402-474-1202

Website: http://locations.avis.com/

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Address: 1200 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States

Phone: 1 402-477-6000

Website: https://www.enterprise.com/

Alamo Rent A Car

Address: 2400 W Adams St Ste 101, Lincoln, NE 68524, United States

Phone: 1 888-826-6893

Website: https://www.alamo.com/