What is the distance between Portland and Lincoln?

About 1343 miles (2165 km) separate Portland and Lincoln.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Lincoln?

If you're headed to Lincoln from Portland, chances are that your bus will leave from Portland Union Station and arrive at Lincoln Bus Depot. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lincoln?

Once in Lincoln, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are New Hampshire Highlands Games & Festival, Hobo Railroad, Flume Gorge, Alpine Adventures and Franconia Notch State Park.

Bus Portland to Lincoln from $217 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Portland to Lincoln on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d	4:40am	Lincoln	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d	4:40am	Lincoln	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d	4:40am	Lincoln	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Lincoln

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 2 days, 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2d Average Duration

1341 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$231 - $377	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$336 - $2,201	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Lincoln?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Lincoln

A - Lincoln Bus Depot

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Lincoln, NE, US by bus

What is the distance between Portland and Lincoln?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Lincoln?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lincoln?

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