Party Bus Rentals in Lincoln, Nebraska
Whether you are heading to a Huskers game at Memorial Stadium, planning a bachelorette night through the Haymarket District, or shuttling wedding guests across town, Party Bus In Omaha makes it simple to rent a bus in Lincoln. Call 402-973-1398 or grab an all-inclusive quote online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact price before you ever book.
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Your Lincoln Party Bus & Group Transportation Company
Party Bus In Omaha has been arranging group transportation since 2011, and Lincoln is one of our most-requested Nebraska markets. In over a decade of coordinating Huskers tailgates, corporate shuttles between campuses, and prom runs from Lincoln East to the Cornhusker Marriott, we have built a real understanding of this city's traffic patterns, its venue logistics, and where the parking headaches actually hit. We know which lots at Memorial Stadium sell out before Labor Day, how far the walk from the South Bottoms rideshare zone really is, and exactly which loading zone the Lincoln Airport uses for oversized vehicles.
Our 24/7/365 reservation team is always one quick call away — whether you have a fully mapped itinerary or just a date and a headcount. We offer all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds, a massive variety of vehicles so you never pay for seats you do not need, and ADA-accessible options available upon request. Whatever brings your group together in Lincoln, we have a vehicle and a plan ready.
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Types of Buses We Offer in Lincoln
Book 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Whether your crew is 10 people hitting a Haymarket bar crawl or 56 colleagues shuttling between East Campus and City Campus, there is a vehicle in our fleet sized exactly to your group.
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Get the Lincoln Bus Amenities You Want
Party buses in our Lincoln fleet come loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length onboard bar, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — built for the nights you want the ride to be part of the celebration. Minibuses handle wedding guest loops and corporate shuttles with powerful A/C and plush reclining seats. Full-size charter buses bring undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets — the right pick for longer hauls to Omaha, Kansas City, or a charter bus to a Huskers away game in Iowa City.
Every vehicle includes climate control; Nebraska summers and January bowl-game weekends both demand it.
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LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
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Our Lincoln Party Bus Prices
Lincoln party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. As a general guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing shifts with mileage, event dates, and vehicle type — but you will never be surprised by hidden costs. Huskers home-game weekends and prom season (late April through May) are Lincoln's two peak windows, when demand spikes and the best vehicles go fast. Lock in early on those dates.
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| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| The prices listed above are estimates only. All pricing varies by independent operator, and there are no guarantees regarding final costs or vehicle availability. Actual rates are subject to change based on trip length, travel dates, passenger count, requested amenities, and current availability. For exact rates, please call 402-973-1398. | |||
Why Groups Choose Our Lincoln Party Bus Service
Lincoln is not a simple city to navigate on event days. O Street backs up for miles when a home Huskers game lets out. The Haymarket parking garages fill by 6 PM on Friday nights.
And anyone who has tried to coordinate a dozen rideshares from the same address after a concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena knows exactly how that ends — three cars arrive at once, two disappear, and half the group is still waiting at 11:30 PM.
A Lincoln party bus rental through Party Bus In Omaha solves the coordination problem entirely. One vehicle, one pickup, one drop-off — no caravan splitting up on I-180, no arguing about who is the designated driver, no surge pricing when 15,000 arena fans all request a ride at the same moment. Our reservation team has coordinated hundreds of Lincoln trips.
They know the loading zones, the stadium lot rotations, and the airport's commercial pickup sequence. You give us the date and the headcount; we handle the rest. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just mention your needs when you book.
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Our Group Transportation Services in Lincoln
Party Bus In Omaha covers every occasion in Lincoln — from airport transfers and Huskers game shuttles to weddings, prom nights, bachelorette parties, and corporate shuttles. Whatever brings your group together, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 402-973-1398 to get moving today!

Lincoln Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (2400 W Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68524) handles commercial and charter arrivals on a single terminal layout, which keeps things simple for groups — until your entire team is standing at baggage claim with a stack of gear and no coordinated pickup in place. Commercial buses and oversized vehicles use the designated ground transportation zone on the north curb of the terminal; have your group coordinator contact our team once everyone has collected bags and is assembled, and the bus will be right there.
For groups flying into Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) instead — a 55-mile run east on I-80 — a Lincoln airport shuttle bus rental handles the entire transfer in one vehicle rather than splitting the group across a rental-car caravan. Eppley's commercial vehicle pickup uses the lower-level curbside zones at the main terminal. Either airport, we coordinate the approach so your group walks out to a waiting bus.
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Lincoln Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Lincoln's nightlife runs from the Haymarket District's rooftop bars down to the college-strip energy of 14th and O Street, and the best nights hit both ends of that spectrum. A Lincoln bachelorette party bus rental keeps the whole crew together from the first cocktail to the last call — no splitting into separate rideshares on O Street at 1 AM, no one getting stranded because someone wanted to leave early.
Start the evening at Cultiva Coffee & Roastery for a late-afternoon setup stop, move into the Haymarket for dinner at Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, hit Barrymore's (124 N 13th St) for live music, and close out at The Watering Hole on O Street. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — and there is no drawing straws for a designated driver. Call 402-973-1398 to plan your Lincoln bachelorette night!

Lincoln Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the most memorable entrances your guest of honor can make. Our Lincoln birthday party buses are fully customizable — coordinate a color scheme, pre-load a playlist, and we can match white, black, or silver vehicles to your event theme. Whether the celebration is heading to a private event space in the Haymarket, a dinner party in SouthPointe Pavilions, or a milestone night out along the 14th Street corridor, we size the vehicle exactly to your group.
For adult milestone birthdays, instead of asking guests to coordinate their own rides from across Lincoln — some coming from Wilderness Hills, others from near UNL — a party bus arranged through Party Bus In Omaha covers every pickup stop on one itinerary. For younger celebrations, parents appreciate a single, coordinated vehicle rather than a carpool chain. ADA-accessible buses are always available with advance notice.
Call 402-973-1398 any time to plan your Lincoln birthday celebration!

Lincoln Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Lincoln's primary arena, Pinnacle Bank Arena (400 Pinnacle Bank Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508), sits right on the edge of the Haymarket District and pulls 15,000-plus fans on major show nights. Post-concert rideshare demand around the arena spikes hard — the pickup queue on Arena Drive backs up well past 11 PM, and surge pricing routinely hits on sold-out nights for acts that draw the whole city. A Lincoln concert bus rental drops your group at the Haymarket-side entrance and the bus waits nearby so the pickup is instant when the lights come on.
The arena also hosts Huskers volleyball and basketball, so game-night crowds and concert crowds can overlap on the same calendar week — that is when the West Haymarket parking structures fill fastest. If your group wants the party to start before the first song, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses bring the built-in bar and LED lighting for the ride over. Call 402-973-1398 to book a Lincoln concert bus rental!

Lincoln Corporate Event Transportation
Lincoln's corporate geography spreads across multiple distinct zones — the downtown core around 13th and O, the University of Nebraska's City Campus and East Campus, the Nebraska Innovation Campus off 21st Street, and suburban office parks along South 27th and Pine Lake Road. Shuttling staff or clients between any two of these without a coordinated vehicle means navigating downtown's one-way grid, finding metered parking on every stop, and hoping the carpool shows up on time.
A Lincoln corporate bus rental handles that loop cleanly. Conference shuttles between the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel (333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508) and event venues across downtown run on your exact schedule. Executive minibuses with WiFi and power outlets keep leadership teams productive on runs between Lincoln and Omaha for multi-day summits.
For recurring routes — like a daily shuttle from a Park & Ride lot to the Nebraska State Capitol complex — we build a custom schedule around your headcount. Call 402-973-1398 to discuss Lincoln corporate shuttle options!

Lincoln Private Event Transportation Services
Lincoln's event calendar fills fast, and several of those events turn the city's roads into genuine logistical puzzles. The Lincoln Marathon in May closes significant stretches of 10th, 13th, and O Street for hours — any group trying to drive or rideshare through downtown that morning is routed around multiple detours. The Lincoln Calling music festival in October spreads across multiple Haymarket venues simultaneously, flooding a compact district with foot traffic and sending parking garage wait times north of 30 minutes.
For family reunions hitting Antelope Park and the zoo on the same day, a charter bus keeps everyone together and on schedule without juggling six cars across Lincoln. For church group outings to Morrill Hall or a day trip to the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, one vehicle handles the logistics so no one gets separated on the interstate. Instead of a five-car caravan paying premium weekend parking at every stop, one bus covers everyone for a single flat rate.
Call 402-973-1398 to plan your Lincoln private event transportation!

Lincoln Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in Lincoln — late April through mid-May — is the single busiest stretch of the year for party bus and charter rentals across the metro. Lincoln High, Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln Northeast, and the surrounding Lancaster County high schools all hold proms within a compressed window, and demand across the available vehicle pool spikes accordingly. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing and limited availability by March.
A typical Lincoln prom rental — school pickup, a photo stop at Antelope Park or the Nebraska State Capitol steps, venue drop-off, and an after-party return — runs $1,600–$2,100 all-inclusive when booked four to six months early, versus $2,600–$3,200 or more last-minute. Party Bus In Omaha works with parent committees across Lincoln-Lancaster County to coordinate prom transportation tailored to your group's exact itinerary and headcount. Call 402-973-1398 today to lock in your date!

Lincoln School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and administrators across Lincoln-Lancaster County trust Party Bus In Omaha for field trip transportation because our reservation team is available 24/7 and can help confirm bus size, pickup logistics, and venue drop-off procedures in one call. A coordinated charter bus to Morrill Hall at the University of Nebraska State Museum (645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588) — which houses the world's largest mounted mammoth skeleton and rotating natural science exhibits — keeps the whole grade together and cuts out the carpool coordination headache entirely.
Day trips to Lincoln Children's Museum (1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508) or Lincoln Children's Zoo (1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502) benefit from climate-controlled seating and overhead storage for lunchboxes and gear. Longer runs to Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island (about 95 miles northwest on I-80) make the case for full-size charter buses with onboard restrooms and entertainment screens — no roadside pit stops on a two-hour stretch of Nebraska highway. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available with advance notice.
Call 402-973-1398 for Lincoln school field trip bus rentals!

Lincoln Sporting Event Transportation
On a Huskers home football Saturday, Lincoln transforms completely. The population of the city essentially doubles — Memorial Stadium's capacity of 85,000-plus makes it one of the largest "cities" in Nebraska on game days — and every approach road into the stadium district backs up hours before kickoff. East Stadium Drive, N 10th Street, and the South Stadium lot entrances all see heavy police-managed traffic control, and parking in the core stadium lots requires a pre-purchased permit; none are sold day-of at the gate.
A Lincoln Huskers bus rental changes the picture entirely. Your group loads at your tailgate house in Tierra, at a South Lincoln hotel, or anywhere else on your itinerary — one bus, one approach, one pre-arranged spot in the stadium's designated oversized-vehicle parking rather than fighting a caravan of cars for the last open space in Lot 14. Post-game, the bus is waiting when the stadium empties, which means your crew skips the 90-minute traffic crawl out of the O Street–Stadium Drive gridlock.
For Huskers volleyball and basketball at Pinnacle Bank Arena, the same logic applies — the arena lot fills well before tip-off, and the West Haymarket structures overflow for sold-out games. Call 402-973-1398 to book your Huskers game-day bus rental!

Lincoln Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Lincoln wedding venues scatter across a wide geography — from renovated Haymarket event spaces like The Oven and Venue 1501 to sprawling estate properties south of the city like Stonebrook Estate in Denton and Quarry Oaks in Ashland. When your ceremony is in the Haymarket and your hotel block is on South 27th near SouthPointe, guests navigating one-way downtown streets and limited Saturday parking are a recipe for late arrivals and frayed nerves before the first toast.
A Lincoln wedding shuttle service runs a seamless loop between the hotel and the venue on your exact schedule — no one walking three blocks in formal wear, no one missing the ceremony because the parking garage was full. Because Party Bus In Omaha has been coordinating group transportation since 2011, your wedding timeline stays tight with clear pickup windows and a single point of contact from first quote to final drop-off. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the bridal party run on the morning of.
Call 402-973-1398 for a free Lincoln wedding transportation quote!

Lincoln Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Nebraska's wine and craft beer scene has grown steadily, and Lincoln anchors a legitimate day-trip circuit. James Arthur Vineyards (2001 W Raymond Rd, Raymond, NE 68428) — about 15 miles north of Lincoln on NW 112th Street — is one of the state's most-visited wineries, with a tasting room, event barn, and sweeping views across the rolling farmland. Pair it with a stop at Nebraska Winery in Cortland and a return swing through the Haymarket for craft pours at Zipline Brewing Co. (2100 Magnum Cir, Lincoln, NE 68522) or Blue Blood Brewing Co. (500 W South St, Lincoln, NE 68522).
Your group stays together in a Lincoln party bus rental for every stop — no splitting into designated-driver rotations, no watching who had one too many at the vineyard while they insist they are fine to drive back on a two-lane county road. We handle every mile between tastings. Call 402-973-1398 for a free Lincoln winery tour bus quote!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lincoln Party Bus Rentals
How much does a party bus cost in Lincoln?
Lincoln party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, date, and trip length. As a general guide: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific date is to call 402-973-1398 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
Where does a charter bus drop off at Memorial Stadium for a Huskers game?
Memorial Stadium's oversized-vehicle parking is managed by the University of Nebraska Athletic Department, and all game-day parking requires a pre-purchased permit — none are sold at the gate on event days. Charter buses typically use the designated lots east of the stadium off East Stadium Drive. The specific lot assignment and approach route can shift by game (especially for night games, when road closures around 10th Street and Vine Street begin earlier than for noon kickoffs).
We confirm the current approach and permit arrangement for your specific game date when you book, and we always recommend checking the official Nebraska Athletics parking page for current lot assignments before you head out.
How does a bus pick up at Lincoln Airport (LNK)?
Lincoln Airport (LNK) uses a single terminal layout, which keeps the process straightforward. Commercial and oversized vehicles use the designated ground transportation area on the north curb. Once your full group has collected baggage and is assembled at the arrivals level, your group coordinator contacts our team to confirm the bus moves into the commercial lane.
Do not call for the bus until everyone is together with luggage — tight timing at a single-lane pickup area means a half-assembled group creates a chain of vehicles waiting behind yours. If anything changes on arrival, the airport's ground transportation counter inside the terminal can help coordinate. We highly recommend reviewing the official LNK ground transportation page before your flight lands.
When is Lincoln's peak booking season, and when should I lock in my date?
Lincoln has two hard peaks. The first is Huskers home football season (September through November) — the eight or nine home Saturdays at Memorial Stadium pull enormous demand, and the best vehicles for game weekends are typically committed six to eight weeks ahead for regular-season matchups, and months ahead for marquee games against ranked opponents. The second is prom season (late April through mid-May), when Lincoln-area high schools hold proms within a tight five-week window and the vehicle pool tightens fast.
Outside those peaks, two to four weeks of lead time is usually workable — but the earlier you book, the better your vehicle selection and the better your rate.
Can a party bus handle a multi-stop itinerary across Lincoln?
Yes — multi-stop itineraries are exactly what our vehicles are designed for. Whether you are hitting three Haymarket bars, stopping at Antelope Park for photos before a Sweet 16 venue, or running a morning pickup loop across multiple Lincoln zip codes before a game tailgate, we build the route around your stops. When you call 402-973-1398, tell us every stop and the order — our reservation team maps the sequence and confirms the total hours so there are no surprises on the day of your trip.
Are ADA-accessible vehicles available in Lincoln?
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available through our network — just mention your accessibility needs when you book, and we will match you with the right vehicle before your departure date. This applies to all trip types: airport transfers, game-day shuttles, school field trips, and weddings alike.
Give us as much advance notice as possible so we can confirm the right fit for your group.
Popular Lincoln Party Bus Destinations
A Lincoln party bus itinerary can stretch from the university district to the Haymarket to the vineyards north of the city — and a charter bus keeps every stop on schedule. Here are six destinations Lincoln groups book most often, with the logistics details that matter on the day of your trip.

Memorial Stadium
Home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers since 1923, Memorial Stadium (1 Memorial Stadium Dr, Lincoln, NE 68588) holds more than 85,000 fans — making Huskers home games one of the largest recurring gatherings in the entire state. On game Saturdays, O Street and 10th Street reach gridlock levels within two miles of the stadium well before kickoff, and the surface lots immediately east and south of the stadium require pre-purchased permits that sell out months ahead for marquee matchups. Charter buses enter via the designated oversized-vehicle routing off East Stadium Drive.
The walk from the remote fan-parking areas on Avery Avenue can exceed 20 minutes; a bus drops your group far closer. We recommend checking the Nebraska Athletics parking page for current lot maps and permit availability before game day.
Address: 1 Memorial Stadium Dr, Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: (402) 472-3111

Pinnacle Bank Arena
Pinnacle Bank Arena (400 Pinnacle Bank Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508) opened in 2013 as the anchor of the West Haymarket development and seats up to 15,508 for concerts, Huskers basketball, and Huskers volleyball. The arena sits at the western edge of the Haymarket District, which means event nights stack arena crowds on top of the neighborhood's regular Friday and Saturday restaurant and bar traffic. The West Haymarket parking structure on Canopy Street fills for sold-out events, and the surface lots along Pinnacle Bank Arena Drive are permit-only for most major shows.
Post-event rideshare pickup backs up along Arena Drive for 30-plus minutes after large concerts. A party bus in Lincoln drops your group at the Haymarket entrance and is waiting for an immediate pickup when the show ends — while the rideshare queue is still building. Check the official Pinnacle Bank Arena parking page for current lot and permit details.
Address: 400 Pinnacle Bank Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 904-5100

Haymarket District
Lincoln's Haymarket District is the city's premier dining, entertainment, and nightlife corridor — a dense cluster of converted brick warehouses along 7th to 9th Streets between O Street and the arena. On weekend nights, the district's handful of public parking structures (the Haymarket garage at 7th and Q, the West Haymarket structure on Canopy Street) fill by 8 PM, and metered street parking along 8th Street turns over aggressively. Groups trying to drive in from different parts of Lincoln and meet at a single bar end up in three separate garages.
A Lincoln party bus rental solves the coordination entirely: one pickup sweep across your group's addresses, one drop-off on 8th Street, and the bus is waiting when you are ready to move to the next stop — or to head home. No one argues about parking; no one leaves early to feed a meter.
Address: Haymarket District, 7th–9th St & O–Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508

James Arthur Vineyards
James Arthur Vineyards (2001 W Raymond Rd, Raymond, NE 68428) sits about 15 miles north of Lincoln via NW 112th Street and is widely considered Nebraska's flagship winery — producing award-winning varieties from a hilltop property that includes a full tasting room, a private event barn, and sweeping views of the surrounding farmland. The vineyard draws large groups for weekend tastings, private events, and popular seasonal release events that bring Lincoln crowds out to the county roads in significant numbers. The drive on NW 112th is two-lane most of the way — fine when you leave Lincoln, a different proposition when your group has spent three hours in the tasting room.
A Lincoln winery tour bus rental handles every mile of that county road so your group arrives together and leaves together, with no one appointed designated driver for the afternoon. Visit jamesarthurvineyards.com for current tasting hours and event availability.
Address: 2001 W Raymond Rd, Raymond, NE 68428
Phone: (402) 783-5255

Lincoln Children's Zoo
Lincoln Children's Zoo (1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502) recently completed a major expansion and renovation that added a new Australian Outback area, a Nebraska Wetlands exhibit, and updated animal habitats across its 17-acre grounds — making it one of the most visited attractions in the state for school groups and family outings. The zoo sits on South 27th Street, which backs up on high-attendance weekends as the main parking lots on 27th and Calvert fill from both directions. School groups and field trips use a dedicated bus loading area accessed from the 27th Street entrance; it is worth confirming your arrival window directly with zoo staff for large groups, as the loading area is shared.
Undercarriage storage on charter buses handles the lunchboxes, backpacks, and extra layers that make a full school group trip smoother. Check the Lincoln Children's Zoo group visits page for current reservation requirements and school group pricing.
Address: 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Phone: (402) 475-6741

Nebraska State Capitol
The Nebraska State Capitol (1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68509) is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country — the 400-foot tower topped by the Sower statue dominates the Lincoln skyline and draws school groups, civic tours, and out-of-state visitors year-round. Free guided tours run Monday through Saturday; the building's limestone corridors, legislative chambers, and observation level make it a worthwhile stop on any Lincoln itinerary. Charter bus drop-off uses the K Street or 15th Street curbs on the perimeter of the Capitol grounds; oversized vehicles should avoid the 14th Street approach, which narrows near the building's main entrance.
On legislative session days (January through June), the surrounding streets see significantly heavier traffic from lobbyists, staff, and gallery visitors — plan your approach timing accordingly. We recommend checking capitol.nebraska.gov/visit for current tour hours and group visit guidelines before your trip.
Address: 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-0448