Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lincoln, NE, US

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Next departures for Washington to Lincoln on October 9
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lincoln.

Average Price$213 - $383Average Duration1d 16h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$237 - $1,005Average Duration1d 9h
154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
$213Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Lincoln, NE, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$358
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:32am
Distance1050 miles (1692 km)
Latest train departure3:57pm

Washington to Lincoln Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $299

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

You can expect to pay from $299 to $2,826 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $336 which is on 2025-10-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to Lincoln is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lincoln you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Washington and Lincoln, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Washington to Lincoln while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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