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
Navigator Airport Express
Address: P.O. Box 1924, 2515 Grand Avenue, Kearney NE 68847
Phone: 1-800-888-9793 (Toll free)
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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Address: 1200 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States
Phone: 1 402-477-6000
Alamo Rent A Car
Address: 2400 W Adams St Ste 101, Lincoln, NE 68524, United States
Phone: 1 888-826-6893
Budget Rent A Car
Address: 2400 W Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68524, United States
Phone: 1 402-474-2800
National Car Rental
Address: 2400 W Adams St Ste 101, Lincoln, NE 68524, United States
Phone: 1 888-826-6890
Rent-N-Drive
Address: 4103 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States
Phone: 1 402-441-4835
Budget Lincoln, NE Downtown Rent-A-Car
Address: 2935 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States
Phone: 1 402-474-2800
Hertz Rent A Car
Address: 5401 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510, United States
Phone: 1 402-489-5401
Getting Around Lincoln by Bike
Many bike rentals operate in Lincoln.
The Bike Rack Bike Rental
Address: 3321 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506, United States
Phone: (402) 488-2101
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm; Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm; Saturday- 10:00am-5:30pm; Sunday- 12:00pm-5:00pm
UNL Bike Shop
Address: 841 N. 14th Street , Lincoln, NE 68588, United States
Hours: Daily 12:00pm-6:00pm
Map Guide of Getting In and Around Lincoln
