Bus from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lincoln to New York City on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lincoln
Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Lincoln
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Lincoln
GW BridgeNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:43 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
1179 milesDistance
48kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$222 - $520Average Duration1d 11h
48kg CO₂e
Average Price$219 - $2,389Average Duration1d 14h
174kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Lincoln to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Lincoln to New York City start from $222. The average price for this route is around $257. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Lincoln to New York City?

    The average bus trip duration from Lincoln to New York City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1179 miles (1902 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Lincoln to New York City route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lincoln to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Lincoln to New York City at 3:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lincoln to New York City?

    A bus trip from Lincoln to New York City generates an estimated 48 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/27
$252
11/28
$252
Today
$354
11/30
$327
12/01
$316
12/02
$265
12/03
$225
12/04
$224
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $224

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $224 to $354 for a bus ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-12-04.

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