Lincoln, Nebraska is a vibrant and growing city with plenty of transportation options available. The city has an extensive bus system, operated by the Lincoln Transit Authority, which serves all major neighborhoods and attractions in the city. For those who prefer to travel on two wheels, the bike-share service “Spin” offers rental bikes that can be found at dozens of locations throughout Lincoln. For commuters and visitors who need to travel outside of Lincoln for business or pleasure, there are multiple Amtrak stations located within a few miles of the city limits as well as several regional airports. Additionally, Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is only about an hour away from Lincoln. Regardless of your preferred mode of transportation, it's easy to get around in this Nebraska capital.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lincoln (zip 68516) takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lincoln (zip 68516) get to work:
- 87.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit